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To mark the 200th birth anniversary of Frédéric Chopin

 

 

Performers:

PETRAS GENIUŠAS (piano)

LUKAS GENIUŠAS (piano)

 

Programme:

IGOR STRAVINSKY – Le Sacre du Printemps (transcription for 2 pianos)  ~ 30 min

Interval

FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN – 24 etudes for piano, Op. 10 and Op. 25  ~55 min

 

Total running time: ~1 h 50 min

 

Part of the CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES

 

The Lithuanian piano phenomenon Petras and his heir Lukas Geniušas are inviting to a piano tour de force rather than a family music making. Their target is primordial force of Le Sacre du Printemps and density of Chopin’s Etudes. Composed in 1829–1836, the 24 Etudes (performed by Lukas Geniušas) have set up a new system of piano technique, which marked a radical turning point in the history of piano. On the other hand, extremely difficult Etudes embodied not only technological revolution, but also changed the status of the genre transforming ‘emotionally meaningless’ finger exercises into a form of artistic expression. Stravinsky’s score (featuring both pianists) stems from totally different realm. Equally challenging opus displays primeval elements, primitive and asymmetric rhythms, and intricate music fabric interwoven with melodic phrases.

Ticket prices: Lt20 Lt30 Lt40

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