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Paukštelis and Tarasov return to Paliesius Manor with a new collaborative project! Having previously deconstructed the Baroque, the duo now turns to the music of Chopin for their latest program. The manor’s historical instruments—the organ and the harpsichord—will also sound once more.
Vladimir Tarasov is a world-renowned drummer, inventive percussionist, composer, and visual artist. He commands a multitude of musical styles, yet his primary passions remain free jazz and improvisational music. Under the touch of this master percussionist, instruments resonate like a full orchestra, and he coaxes sound even from the most unexpected objects. Together with the GTČ trio, V. Tarasov laid the foundations for the Lithuanian jazz school, performed with global luminaries of improvisational music, and was one of the first in Europe to present solo percussion programs. He is a conceptual artist actively engaged in a wide spectrum of creative life: composing for theater and cinema, creating visual art and cross-genre projects, organizing performances and installations, and collaborating with creators across various artistic disciplines—writers, painters, and masters of dance and movement.
Pianist Viktoras Paukštelis has performed in such prestigious venues as Carnegie Hall in New York, the Musikverein in Vienna, and the Berlin Philharmonie, participating in numerous international festivals. He has released four CDs featuring the works of J. S. Bach, C. Franck, R. Schumann, and other composers. Viktoras Paukštelis has repeatedly received high praise from fellow musicians and music critics alike. The renowned pianist and his former teacher, Jean-Marc Luisada, noted that “he is an exceptionally sensitive artist, possessing a delicate, aristocratic sensibility and a soul unafraid to take risks; working with him is a tremendous pleasure. He is distinguished by his intellectual search for musical form, a sound full of volume and space, and a rich, eloquent performance technique.”
Currently, V. Paukštelis is also exploring new creative paths and possibilities for interpretation. This is reflected in his multi-year collaborative projects with percussionist Vladimir Tarasov, such as the project “Barokiniai gobelenai”. Beyond his musical endeavors, Viktoras Paukštelis is also a recognized painter.
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Recommendations for this concert
Dinner must be ordered in advance, no later than 24 hours before the concert.
We invite you to order beverages to accompany your meal on-site.
Date: August 9, 2026
Start: 15:00
Venue: Paliesius Manor
Price: FREE
During the creative residency SUSIKALBĖJIMAI, artists from diverse disciplines sought a shared creative language, experimenting and cultivating a dialogue between music, painting, and installations. The result of this residency is a collection of new artworks, born of collaboration and inspired by the surroundings of Paliesius Manor.
On Sunday, August 9, at 15:00, we invite you to the closing of the residency and the opening exhibition of the works created during it.
At the event, you can look forward to:
- an exhibition of fine art and installations;
- a live music program performed by pianist Viktoras Paukštelis together with percussionist Vladimir Tarasov;
- meetings and conversations with the residency participants;
- refreshments;
Event start: 15:00
Duration: approx. 1 hr.
Registration required: +370 626 82 760 | info@paliesiausdvaras.lt
17:00 We invite you to extend your afternoon of art by attending the concert “Reminiscence of Chopin”.
This is a sensitive musical program in which the works of Fryderyk Chopin will resonate anew—through subtle interpretations that open up fresh sonic spaces in classical music and invite you to rediscover the beauty of the composer’s work. Read more / Tickets
We look forward to welcoming you to an evening where art, music, and vibrant creative dialogue intertwine.
The art residency is partially funded by the Lithuanian Council for Culture
Project organizer – Paliesius Manor Association
Trains to Ignalina from Vilnius (and other cities) run several times a day, offering a comfortable and eco-friendly journey.
Ticket prices and schedules can be found HERE
We can arrange a comfortable journey from Ignalina to Paliesius Manor and back.
Contact us: email info@paliesiausdvaras.lt, tel.: +370 626 82 760, and we will help you reach Paliesius Manor!
P.S. For transfer services, please contact us no later than 3 business days before your arrival date.
Before the concert, we invite you to visit the exclusive Paliesius Manor wine cellar. Here, you will find over 300 selected French wines, and our staff will be happy to advise you on the perfect choice for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one.
The Paliesius Manor shop, Wild Geese, has thrown its doors wide open and eagerly awaits visitors.
Here, you will discover items that reflect the aesthetics and ethos of the manor: designer clothing, perfumes, jewelry, carpets, tableware, spices, and other curiosities. Each holds its own special story!
Take a look around our e-shop.
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