“About You and For You”

On September 27, Paliesius Manor invites you to a special evening of music and poetry, „Apie Tave ir Tau“. Prepared by actress Nijolė Narmontaitė and accordion master Andrius Balachovičius, this is a program crafted for the soul.

This is more than a simple poetry reading. A musical and literary performance awaits, where Nijolė will recite verses from her favorite authors, living and breathing every single word. Andrius Balachovičius is one of Lithuania’s finest accordion virtuosos—his instrument will serve as a second voice, complementing the poetry, creating atmosphere, and lending it a sense of drama, melancholy, and French charm. Andrius is able to draw an almost orchestral sound from the accordion, sweeping from the quietest whispers to the most powerful chords. Their duet is celebrated for its perfect balance: the music and the spoken word never overshadow one another, but rather elevate each other. The program will also feature romances and songs performed by Nijolė, organically woven into the spoken texts. „Apie Tave ir Tau“ is a program about love, femininity, the fragility of life, and hope.

Why is this worth seeing and hearing? If you have enjoyed Nijolė’s books and her sense of humor, this program will reveal an entirely different side of her—deep, lyrical, and very open. Audiences who have previously attended this evening often say they leave feeling uplifted—and quite often, having brushed away a tear.