Lukas geniušas plays beethoven

Performers: Kaunas city symphony orchestra Chief Conductor Constantine Orbelian (USA), Manager Algimantas Treikauskas Conductor DAINIUS PAVILIONIS Soloist LUKAS GENIUŠAS (piano)

Program: Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58

One of the most prominent Lithuanian pianists of his generation, Lukas Geniušas, returns to Kaunas – this time, together with the Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra, he invites you to immerse yourself in the exceptionally subtle and inspiring world of Ludwig van Beethoven's music.

Internationally acclaimed pianist Lukas Geniušas captivates not only with his exceptional virtuosity but also with his unique ability to reveal the inner dramaturgy, colors, and emotional depth of every piece. His interpretations resonate in prestigious concert halls around the world, and his subtle sense of music and creative courage have made the pianist one of the most interesting ambassadors of Lithuanian music in the world today.

At the center of the concert is Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 – one of the most poetic, mysterious, and innovative works by the great Viennese classic. The very beginning of the concerto breaks the traditions of the time: instead of the usual orchestral introduction, the piano begins the quiet musical narrative, as if born from nothing. From this fragile and intimate beginning grows a musical journey of extraordinary beauty – from bright lyricism and subtle dialogues to dramatic clashes and triumphant life energy.

Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto is not just a demonstration of a virtuoso's capabilities. It is a special conversation between the pianist and the orchestra, in which drama, tenderness, tension, and hope are born. Lukas Geniušas' artistic maturity, sensitivity to musical detail, and exceptional interpretative imagination promise to bring special life to this Beethoven masterpiece.

This is an evening where the work of one of the greatest geniuses in music history, the exceptional personality of the soloist, and the live sound of a symphony orchestra will meet.

Concert organizer: Public Institution Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra Tel. +37037204589 Email info@kaunosimfoninis.lt www.kaunosimfoninis.lt