Classical hooligans DAGAMBA [LV]

Classical music hooligans "DAGAMBA" return to Vilnius with their best crossover hits

On March 19, 2027, at 8:00 PM, one of the most anticipated cultural events of the spring will take place at St. Catherine's Church in Vilnius. The unique classical crossover phenomenon from Latvia, "DAGAMBA"—rightfully dubbed "classical music hooligans" by audiences and music critics alike—is returning to Lithuania for an exclusive performance. These virtuosos, who combine academic mastery with rock energy, invite you to a musical frenzy where all genre boundaries collapse.

"DAGAMBA" is an ensemble of classically trained musicians, well-known throughout Europe for their ability to reimagine classical music for the modern listener. With millions of views on TikTok and other social networks, the group proves that centuries-old masterpieces can resonate with stadium-scale power. Using two cellos, keyboards, double bass, and drums, they create powerful, deep, and cinematic performances.

The concert program features the group's most famous hybrids and recognizable compositions that have earned them international acclaim. Listeners will hear how W. A. Mozart's "Lacrimosa" (from "Requiem") merges with the iconic Radiohead track "Paranoid Android" in the powerful hybrid "Paranoid Amadeus." Also featured will be such well-known crossover pieces as "Figaro the One (Mozartallica)," the "Queen of the Sandman Music" which combines motifs from W. A. Mozart and Metallica, the powerful march "Symphony - Du Riechst So Gut" (L. van Beethoven vs Rammstein), the popular ABBA interpretation "Waterloo Fantasy," and the explosive "Killing in the Name of Bach" (J. S. Bach vs Rage Against the Machine).

Mission – to inspire and break myths

"DAGAMBA" performances are not just concerts, but a comprehensive audiovisual experience with special scenography and dynamic lighting adapted to the unique space of St. Catherine's Church. An important mission of the group is to show that classical music can be alive, exciting, and accessible to everyone—from die-hard rock fans to families with children. Do not miss the chance to hear how classical masterpieces are reborn in a modern, powerful rock rhythm.

"For us, music has no chronological or genre boundaries. When we play W. A. Mozart together with Radiohead, we are not trying to surprise with the power of contrast, but are looking for a common emotional root. Both the 18th-century 'Requiem' and late 20th-century alternative rock speak about the same fragility, drama, and rebellion of human existence," says the ensemble's founder and cellist Valters Pūce.