Life is beautiful

Veronika ChiChi and Dmitrij Golovanov

The NESSUN DORMA night concert marathon festival invites you to an exclusive evening, "Life is Beautiful," featuring two prominent Lithuanian jazz performers – vocalist Veronika ChiChi and pianist Dmitrij Golovanov.

This is a duo that shares a deep connection, not only on stage but also in life. Their musical dialogue is characterized by professionalism, subtlety, elegance, and creative freedom. Each concert becomes a living conversation where voice and piano, improvisation and emotion, jazz tradition and personal artistic experience merge.

Veronika ChiChi's voice can be both gentle and powerful, while Dmitrij Golovanov's piano playing surprises with technical mastery, expressiveness, and a colorful improvisational language. Together, they create music full of surprises, shifting moods, and emotional energy.

The "Life is Beautiful" program consists of original songs in Lithuanian and jazz standards that celebrate the beauty of life, small daily joys, and great, bright emotions. The evening will also feature pieces from the duo's latest program, "neYra" – a unique take on Lithuanian folk songs and musical heritage. This is music that reminds us that our cultural roots remain alive even in a constantly changing world.

Veronika ChiChi is one of Lithuania's most prominent jazz vocalists, appreciated by audiences for her exceptional voice, artistry, and stage charm. Her creative biography includes international projects, concerts in Europe, the USA, and China, collaboration with the creators of the contemporary opera "Have a Good Day!", as well as work with her own quartet, the retro swing trio "The Ditties," and various jazz projects. Her latest album, "Namai," has received significant attention from listeners and critics alike.

Dmitrij Golovanov is one of the most prominent Lithuanian jazz pianists, composers, and improvisers. His creative path is marked by significant international recognition, including the Montreux Jazz Competition semi-finals, the European Jazz Competition finals, the Lithuanian Musicians' Union "Golden Disc" award, and the Birštonas Jazz Festival Grand Prix for his contributions to Lithuanian jazz. He currently serves as the President of the Lithuanian Jazz Federation.

"Life is Beautiful" is an evening where music invites you to pause, listen, and remember how much beauty lies in simple moments, human connection, and a living musical dialogue.

After the concert, listeners are invited to stay for a screening of the media opera "ČIURLIONIS: I SEE MUSIC," which continues the evening's theme and opens up a world where sound becomes color and color becomes music.