2026 Autumn concert subscription

Thursday, September 24, 6:30 PM Symphony of joy Dedicated to the Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the EU

Performers: Lithuanian state symphony orchestra Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Gintaras Rinkevičius Kaunas state choir Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Robertas Šervenikas

Soloists: KAMILĖ BONTÉ (soprano) GABRIELĖ KUPŠYTĖ (mezzo-soprano) KAROLIS KAŠIUBA (tenor) KOSTAS SMORIGINAS (bass) Conductor GINTARAS RINKEVIČIUS

Program: LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN – Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Symphony of Joy"

Friday, October 16, 6:30 PM RESURRECTIO Concert dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Faustas Latėnas and the 60th anniversary of Zita Bružaitė

Performers: Kaunas city symphony orchestra Chief Conductor Constantine Orbelian (USA), Director Algimantas Treikauskas Kaunas state choir Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Robertas Šervenikas

Soloists: GUNTA GELGOTĖ (soprano) KAROLIS KAŠIUBA (tenor) MINDAUGAS BAČKUS (cello) Conductor ROBERTAS ŠERVENIKAS

Program: Part I FAUSTAS LATĖNAS "In Memoriam" for symphony orchestra "Agnus Dei" for choir and symphony orchestra Sonata for solo cello and symphony orchestra "Bolero" for chamber orchestra

Part II ZITA BRUŽAITĖ – "Resurrectio" ("Resurrection") for soprano, tenor, choir, and orchestra (world premiere)

Before the concert, there will be a talk-meeting with composer Z. Bružaitė, who will present her new work and the creative output of F. Latėnas. The meeting will take place at 5:50 PM in the Kaunas State Philharmonic orchestra room (5th floor), duration – 30 minutes. Admission to the meeting is with concert tickets only. The number of seats is limited; registration is required by filling out the registration form.

Doors open at 5:30 PM. We deeply regret that the venue is not accessible to visitors with mobility impairments or those who have difficulty moving (those unable to climb stairs).

Friday, October 23, 6:30 PM W. A. mozart – 270

Performers: Kaunas city symphony orchestra Chief Conductor Constantine Orbelian (USA), Director Algimantas Treikauskas Kaunas state choir Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Robertas Šervenikas

Soloists: GINTARĖ RAMANAUSKAITĖ (soprano) VILIJA MIKŠTAITĖ (mezzo-soprano) MINDAUGAS ZIMKUS (tenor)

ALEXANDER PALEY (piano, USA–France–Lithuania)