From Lithuania

Dainius and Asta Vaičekonis, duo pianists

Join us for a celebration of the musical traditions of the Baltics. Our guest pianists will introduce and perform both classical pieces and traditional folk songs from various regions of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. We will have two grand pianos on stage for this special event.

Pianist Dainius Vaičekonis enjoys an international career as a recitalist, concerto soloist and collaborative artist throughout the US and Europe.

Pianist Asta Vaičekonis has performed extensively as soloist and chamber musician in the US and Europe and was honored as best collaborative artist at the international Chamber Music Competition in Kaliningrad, Russia.

 PROGRAM

Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis String Quartet (1901) arranged for piano four hands by Dainius Vaičekonis

Jaan Rääts 24 Marginalia for Two Pianos Op. 68 (1982)

Romualds Jermaks Latvian Folk Song Arrangements for Piano Four Hands

Andris Sējāns You’re Like, I’m Like – TU KĀ, ES KĀ

INTERMISSION

Selga Mence DZIESMAS DIVĀM KLAVIERĒM Songs for Two Pianos

Bronius Kutavičius The Boat from Gilija / GILIJOS LAIVUŽIS for Two Pianos and Phonogram

Ester Mägi Three Pieces for Two Pianos / KOLM PALA