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Paukštelis and Tarasov return to Paliesius Manor with a new collaborative project! Previously, the duo deconstructed the Baroque, while their new program awaits with the music of Chopin. The manor’s antique instruments—the organ and the harpsichord—will also resonate.
Vladimir Tarasov is a world-renowned drummer, inventive percussionist, composer, and visual artist. While he masters numerous musical styles, his primary interests lie in free jazz and improvisational music. Beneath the masterful percussionist’s touch, instruments resonate like an orchestra, and he coaxes sound from even the most unexpected objects. Together with the GTČ trio, V. Tarasov laid the foundations for the Lithuanian jazz school, performed alongside luminaries of global improvisational music, and was among the first in Europe to present solo percussion programs. A conceptual artist, he actively engages in a broad spectrum of creative life: composing for theater and cinema, crafting visual art and cross-genre projects, staging 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 New York’s Carnegie Hall, Vienna’s Musikverein, and the Berlin Philharmonic, taking part in numerous international festivals. He has released four compact discs featuring the works of J. S. Bach, C. Franck, R. Schumann, and other composers. Viktoras Paukštelis has frequently received highly favorable acclaim from fellow musicians and music critics. The renowned pianist and his former teacher Jean-Marc Luisada noted that “he is an exceptionally sensitive artist, with a delicate, aristocratic sensibility and a soul unafraid to take risks; working with him is an immense pleasure. He is distinguished by his intellectual exploration of a composition’s 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 long-standing projects with percussionist Vladimir Tarasov, such as the „Barokiniai gobelenai“ project. Alongside his musical endeavors, Viktoras Paukštelis is also a recognized painter.
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Recommendations for this concert
Dinner must be booked in advance, no later than 24 hours before the concert.
We invite you to order beverages to accompany your dishes separately on-site.
Date: August 9, 2026
Start: 15:00
Location: Paliesius Manor
Price: FREE
During the creative residency SUSIKALBĖJIMAI, artists from various fields sought a common creative language, experimenting and cultivating a dialogue between music, painting, and installations. The result of the residency is a collection of new works of art, born through 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 of the exhibition featuring the works created during it.
The event will feature:
- an exhibition of art and installations;
- a live music program performed by pianist Viktoras Paukštelis alongside percussionist Vladimir Tarasov;
- a meeting and conversations with the residency participants;
- refreshments;
Start of the event: 15:00
Duration: about 1 hour
Registration is required: +370 626 82 760 | info@paliesiausdvaras.lt
17:00 We invite you to extend your afternoon of art and attend the concert „Reminiscence of Chopin“.
This is a sensitive musical program in which the work of Fryderyk Chopin will resonate anew—in subtle interpretations that open up new spaces of classical sound and invite you to experience the beauty of this composer’s music once more. Read more / Tickets
We look forward to welcoming you to an evening where art, music, and a 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.
You can find ticket prices and schedules HERE
We can arrange a comfortable journey from Ignalina to Paliesius Manor and back.
Contact us: email info@paliesiausdvaras.lt, phone: +370 626 82 760 and we will help you reach Paliesius Manor!
P.S. Regarding the transfer service, please contact us no later than 3 business days prior to your arrival date.
Before the concert, we invite you to visit the exclusive Paliesius Manor wine cellar. Here you will find over 300 select French wines, and our staff will gladly advise you on the most suitable wine 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 find items reflecting the manor’s aesthetics and ideas: designer clothes, perfumes, jewelry, carpets, tableware, spices, and other curiosities. Each holds its own special story!
Take a look in our e-shop.
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