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April 12 promises a truly special day at Paliesius Manor. For the first time, the estate will welcome the legendary electronic music composer William Basinski, arriving as part of his 2025 world tour. This is an event no admirer of electronic and ambient music should miss!
William Basinski is a classically trained musician who has devoted more than 40 years to working with experimental media in New York and California. Employing obsolete technology and analog tape loops, he explores the transience of life through mesmerizing, melancholic soundscapes that resonate with the echoes of memory and the mysteries of time. His 4-disc masterpiece, “The Disintegration Loops,” garnered international critical acclaim, with Pitchfork Media naming it one of the 50 best albums of 2004. The 2012 Temporary Residence Deluxe vinyl box set reissue was celebrated as the best reissue of the year, earning a perfect 10 from Pitchfork.
His installations and films, created in collaboration with artist and filmmaker James Elaine, have been presented at international festivals and museums, while tickets to W. Basinski’s concerts regularly sell out worldwide. Music director Antony Hegarty selected W. Basinski to compose the music for Robert Wilson’s opera “The Life and Death of Marina Abramović,” which saw its world premiere in July 2011 at the Manchester International Festival; the opera toured Europe in 2012 and North America in 2013. Orchestral transcriptions of “The Disintegration Loops” by Maxim Moston have been performed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Queen Elizabeth Hall, La Batie Festival in Geneva, Switzerland, Dark Mofo Festival in Hobart, Tasmania, and recently at the Pitchfork Midwinter Festival with the Chicago Philharmonic. Currently, W. Basinski is presenting his work “On Time Out of Time” across the globe, released on March 8, 2019, via Temporary Residence/2062/USA.
Hinako Omori is a London-based Japanese artist. Her music weaves immersive sonic architectures and environments where emotional states are processed and accessed through binaural recording, multichannel installations, ambient synthesizers, vocal music, and classical arrangements. The evocative textures and her multilayered approach to composition have earned critical acclaim: her debut album, “a journey…”, was hailed as “remarkable” by Pitchfork magazine, and “blissfully refreshing” by Loud and Quiet. Hinako Omori has performed internationally, gracing spaces ranging from St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Southbank Centre to DJ sets at the Tate Modern in London and the POLA Museum in Japan.
Wonderful news: following the release of his album “September 23rd,” the cult composer will embark on a 2025 world tour to present his latest collection. Here are the dates and locations of his tour:
01.22: “Sydney Art Gallery NSW”, Sydney, Australia
01-23: “The Substation”, Melbourne, Australia
01-24: Theater Royal, Australia
04-10: “El Molino”, Barcelona, Spain
04-12: Paliesius Manor, Paliesius, Lithuania
04-13: St. Nicholas’ Church, Tallinn, Estonia
04-15: “Niebo”, Warsaw, Poland
04-16: “Silent Green”, Berlin, Germany
04-18: “Wintercircus”, Ghent, Belgium
04-19: “La Gaîté Lyrique”, Paris, France
04-22: “Union Chapel”, London, United Kingdom
04-24: “Button Factory”, Dublin, Ireland
04-25: “Intonal Festival”, Malmö, Sweden
07-28: “Reitoria Universidade NOVA”, Lisbon, Portugal
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Programme
20:30 | Opening performance: Hinako Omori (ambient electronics, Japan/UK)
21:00 | William Basinski (electronic music, USA)
Recommendations for this concert
Dinner must be ordered in advance, at least 24 hours prior to the concert.
You are warmly invited to order accompanying beverages on site.
Before the concert by legendary electronic music creator William Basinski and Hinako Omori, we invite you to discover French wines at Paliesius Manor! From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, a beverage expert will await you in the Manor wine cellar, ready to answer any questions you may have.
The Manor wine cellar holds over 200 select wines from various French regions: Provence, Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône and Loire Valleys, and Alsace. Shaped by diverse grape varieties, soil and climate conditions, and long-standing production traditions, each region possesses unique characteristics that define the taste of its wine. Indeed, even wines from the same region can vary greatly—sometimes, simply originating from a neighboring vineyard makes all the difference!
White and red wines differ vastly, from their production methods to their flavor. French white wines, crafted from grapes such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, are often characterized by their crispness, minerality, and subtle fruity or floral aromas, and can be either dry or sweet. Red wines, on the other hand, are richer and more tannic, often boasting a more complex flavor profile; they are produced from grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or Pinot Noir.
If you wish to navigate this abundance with ease and discover the subtleties of French wines, we invite you to join our open afternoon. Our beverage expert will guide you, sharing fascinating insights and recommending the perfect wine tailored to your wishes.
We welcome all wine lovers—from curious beginners to seasoned gourmands! Take a journey through the world of French wine.
Trains to Ignalina from Vilnius (and other cities) run several times a day, offering a journey that is both comfortable and eco-friendly.
Ticket prices and schedules can be found HERE
We would be pleased to arrange a comfortable transfer 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. Regarding the transfer service, please contact us no later than 3 business days prior to your arrival date.
Stories from around the world lie hidden in the Wild Geese boutique, nestled within the icehouse of Paliesius Manor… We invite you to discover them! And if you cannot yet visit the manor but are eager for a glimpse, take a look around our online boutique.
The bakery in Paliesius Manor is not large, but everything here is baked with love. We source flour for our pastries, cakes, and bread from local farmers, striving to use the finest local ingredients and honoring authentic recipes. Our baked goods will delight both those with a sweet tooth and those with the most discerning palate.
Before the concert, we invite you to visit the exceptional Paliesius Manor wine cellar.
Please register by email: info@paliesiausdvaras.lt, Tel.: +370 626 82 760
The manor cellar is home to over 200 varieties of fine French wines.
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