Opening GALA Concert of the International Music Festival „Inizio“
The Opera GALA concert program will feature works by the world’s most renowned composers—Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, Mozart, and others—filled with passion, drama, and beauty. Exceptional soloists and an orchestra will come together on stage to create a spectacular musical celebration, revealing the grandeur and emotional power of operatic art.
Performers:
Soprano Kamilė Bonté (Lithuania)
Mezzo-soprano Aistė Benkauskaitė (Lithuania)
Tenor Leilei Xei (China)
Baritone Qinchuan Lan (China)
Conductor Erki Pehk (Estonia)
Panevėžys Musical Theatre Orchestra (conducted E. Pehk)
1st September (Tuesday) at 6 PM
Dialogue with the Age
An exclusive concert in Anykščiai, dedicated to the works of Stanisław Moniuszko and the 170th anniversary of the death of Adam Mickiewicz. During the concert, opera soloists, along with a string quartet, will perform Moniuszko's works in both Lithuanian and Polish, revealing the composer’s contribution to the musical heritage of both nations. The audience will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in emotional songs and arias, inspired by Mickiewicz's poetry and Moniuszko's musical talent, uniting the cultural heritage of both countries into a harmonious sound.
Performers:
Soprano Austėja Zinkevičiūtė (Lithuania)
Mezzo-soprano Irena Haich (Poland)
Pianist Marcin Sikorski (Poland)
2nd September (Wednesday) at 6 PM Free Entrance
Tickets available from July 1st
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The Charm of Vienna
This concert will feature Johann Strauss’s operetta arias, duets, and famous Viennese waltzes—music radiating lightness, elegance, and a festive spirit. It is a charming journey into the world of 19th-century Viennese theaters, filled with joy, love, and the rhythms of the dance.
Performers:
Participants of the LNOBT Young Artists Program
Ahmad Hedar, Piano (Czech Republic)
4th September (Friday) at 6 PM Free Entrance
Music Without Borders
A festive evening where exceptional opera soloists from various countries unite their voices to create a spectacular musical journey. During the concert, the audience will hear participants from the international opera masterclasses.
Performers:
Participants of the International Opera Masterclasses from various countries.
3rd September (Thursday) at 6 PM Free Entrance
Three Islands
In this special concert, the audience will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the musical heritage of three nations. The vocal ensemble “Vilni,” together with kanklė player Aušrinė Ulinskaitė, will perform traditional Ukrainian, Polish, and Lithuanian songs and compositions, both a cappella and with the kanklės. This is an emotional encounter with the music of different cultures, where authentic folk sounds intertwine with delicate musical interpretation, symbolizing peace and freedom.
Performers:
Vocal Ensemble “Vilni” (Ukraine)
Kanklė Player Aušrinė Ulinskaitė (Lithuania)
7th September (Sunday) at 4 PM
A New Beginning: The "Inizio" Festival Closing Concert
A grand final GALA concert to close the festival, featuring world-class mezzo-soprano Justina Gringytė and Maestro Robert Trevino (conductor). Participants of the international masterclasses will also take the stage, performing the most famous opera arias alongside the orchestra. This spectacular evening will unite the energy of young talent, professional excellence, and the grandeur of classical opera.
Performers:
Participants of the International Masterclasses
Mezzo-soprano Justina Gringytė (Lithuania)
Maestro Robert Trevino (USA)
Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra (conducted A. Treikauskas)
5th September (Saturday) at 6 PM Free Entrance
Tickets available from July 1st
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INIZIO
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