In Search of the Magical Painting (A performance inspired by the works of M. K. Čiurlionis)

Interactive educational musical performance for children

Scriptwriter and director: Šviesa Šulc Live music by M. K. Čiurlionis performed by Laurynas Bertulis

Cast:

King – Olegas Dlugovskij / Artūras Bardzilauskas

Queen – Šviesa Šulc

Child – Joana Kropa

Kingdom Musician – Laurynas Bertulis

Duration: 50 min. Target audience: children aged 5 to 11 (grades 1–5)

The King and Queen were walking through the forest where a great artist used to paint. They listened to the melodic babbling of the Ratnyčėlė stream, the symphonies of the pines... when they suddenly realized that the painting they had stepped out of had vanished! With the help of the children, the royals travel through a stunning world of art, experiencing various adventures along the way. They try to fit into the paintings of M. K. Čiurlionis, but they cannot seem to find their true home... Will they manage to discover their own painting?

Throughout the performance, the music of M. K. Čiurlionis is played live by composer and performer Laurynas Bertulis. The performance is captivating in its aesthetics and the design of the hall, which features many paintings by M. K. Čiurlionis. Young viewers will immerse themselves in the world of M. K. Čiurlionis's symbols and will be encouraged to understand his music and solve the riddles of his paintings.