Concert: “Who Is That Diva?”

“Who Is That Diva?” – this is the ironic and playful title of the festive concert inspired by the famous aria Casta diva from Vincenzo Bellini’s opera Norma. Translated literally into Lithuanian, the phrase sounds like a question inviting curiosity: who, indeed, is the diva?

On 28 December 2025, in the cozy Music Hall, during the magical time between the holidays—when the warmth of Christmas has not yet faded and anticipation of the New Year begins to shimmer—listeners will be invited on a musical journey through the world of majestic, unforgettable, and truly divine women.

The evening’s program will feature impressive arias and duets performed by soprano Rasa Dzimidaitė and mezzo-soprano Evelina Volodkovič, drawn from operas and operettas in which the diva reveals herself in full: through drama, virtuosic vocal elegance, tenderness, and an inimitable charisma radiating from the stage. The program will be complemented—and given a festive mood—by piano music performed by Nijolė Baranauskaitė.

“Who Is That Diva?” is not only a question, but also an answer that each listener will discover for themselves: through female characters, their stories, and their music. This concert is a perfect way to savor a unique moment between the holidays, to end the year with beauty, and to begin the new one with brilliance.

Soprano Rasa Dzimidaitė – a talented young artist with a powerful and charismatic voice, known for her wide vocal range and expressive stage presence. She actively participates in stage productions, operas, concerts, and academic work. She is a doctoral student at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and has received numerous awards in both Lithuanian and international singing competitions.

Mezzo-soprano Evelina Volodkovič – a soloist of the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre. Her repertoire is broad, ranging from Baroque and classical music to zarzuelas and contemporary productions. For her active participation and prize-winning performances in international competitions (in Georgia, Italy, Germany, Turkey, and Lithuania), she was awarded a Letter of Appreciation by President Dalia Grybauskaitė of the Republic of Lithuania in 2019. In 2025, she was nominated as the “Opera Hope of the Year” for the roles she created in 2024: Rosette (from J. Massenet’s Manon), the Abbess (from G. Puccini’s Sister Angelica), the Ferret (from G. Puccini’s Il tabarro), and Ciesca (from G. Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi).

Pianist Nijolė Baranauskaitė – a highly sought-after accompanist for singers and instrumentalists, who also performs solo programs. She is a laureate of international competitions and has been awarded numerous diplomas as the best accompanist. Her excellent technique and ability to improvise allow her to perform both with renowned classical musicians and well-known popular music artists.