Spring is gathering momentum, nature is unfurling its multicolored blossoms, and Paliesius Manor is following suit! This month, a truly vibrant palette of sounds awaits listeners in the Pasaga concert hall. We open the month with “Songs of the Motherland”, a performance by a Ukrainian ethno-jazz trio, and by mid-month, we look forward to two appearances by the legendary American electronic music creator William Basinski, with an opening set by musician Hinako Omori. In the second half of April, classical notes will resound: Japanese pianist Tamana Tanaka will give her first performance at the Manor. We will celebrate the Sunday after Easter with “Muzika sielai”, a musical gift from the charming vocalist Judita Leitaitė, violinist Paulina Daukšytė, pianist Jurijus Suchanovas, and others.
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April 5, 16:00 | “Songs of the Motherland” (Lithuania / Ukraine)
The “Songs of the Motherland” concert will feature jazz arrangements of Ukrainian and Lithuanian folk songs. The synthesis of jazz and folk music is a new and still rarely encountered musical phenomenon in Lithuania. The compositions of jazz pianist, arranger, and composer Andrey Polevyakov—whose mastery of arrangement and virtuosic playing never fail to impress listeners—blend intriguing harmonies and fresh colors, all while maintaining a modern resonance and a deep connection to the national cultures of Ukraine and Lithuania. Maryna Pylypenko is not only a vocalist but also a cultural figure nurturing Ukrainian traditions in Lithuania. “Maryna sings with her heart,” audiences share after her performances. Tymur Pylypenko will envelop the piano notes and vocals in the rich rhythm of percussion.
April 12, 18:00 and 20:30 | William Basinski (electronic music, USA)
Making his Paliesius debut, American electronic music creator William Basinski arrives as part of his 2025 world tour. A classically trained musician, he has worked with experimental media in New York and California for over 40 years. Using obsolete technologies and analog tape loops, the artist explores the transience of life through melancholic soundscapes. His four-disc masterpiece, *The Disintegration Loops*, received international critical acclaim, with *Pitchfork Media* selecting it as one of the 50 best albums of 2004. Opening the evening is London-based Japanese artist and ambient electronic creator Hinako Omori. Her crafted textures and multi-layered approach to composition have earned widespread praise: her debut album, *a journey…*, was hailed as “extraordinary” by *Pitchfork* and “blissfully refreshing” by *Loud and Quiet*.
April 26, 17:00 | “Sena tyla”: Tamana Tanaka (piano, Japan)
Performing for the first time in the Paliesius Manor concert hall is Tamana Tanaka, a pianist from the Land of the Rising Sun. Having earned acclaim in various countries around the world, she has debuted in such renowned spaces as Carnegie Hall. The pianist is celebrated for her mastery both in solo piano works and in playing piano four-hands. Recognizing her exceptional achievements and talent, she has been honored with the Steinway & Sons and the Marian Marcus Wahl Memorial awards. The “Sena tyla” concert program will feature works by Bach, García García, Scriabin, Szymanowski, and Schumann.
April 27, 14:00 | “Muzika sielai”
We will celebrate the Sunday after Easter at Paliesius Manor with the “Muzika sielai” concert. Judita Leitaitė will sing, joined on stage by violinist Paulina Daukšytė, pianist Jurijus Suchanovas, and four of Leitaitė’s students: Robertina Matulytė, Luknė Bortkevičiūtė, Liepa Smalinskaitė, and Rasa Stalgytė. Listeners and admirers know Judita Leitaitė as an active, charming chamber music performer, a laureate of international competitions, and an associate professor at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. She is a highly decorated musician, honored with the Knight’s Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great for her merits to Lithuanian culture, the Golden Disc prize, and more. Violinist Paulina Daukšytė actively performs and participates in festivals; her repertoire embraces not only classical and contemporary foreign compositions but also works by Lithuanian creators. Jurijus Suchanovas is a pianist, composer, and accompanist.