Singer and actress Oneida Kunsunga, singer Vaida Genytė, and singer Egidijus Sipavičius, known as a stage gentleman, together with a professional string quartet, pianist Giedrius Nakas, and guitarist Kostas Balčiūnas, will present an elegant program intertwining classical music, old pop melodies, and theatre aesthetics. The concert will feature actors’ songs: Kostas Smoriginas’s “Birds”, Saulius Mykolaitis’s “Matrix”, pieces from Lithuanian musicals – “The Devil’s Bride”, “Love and Death in Verona”, as well as from classic films: “Gladiator”, “The Greatest Showman”. However, Lithuanian pop melodies will not be forgotten either: “Nut Blossom”, “Field Flower”, “Summer, Summer”. The Italian pop song “Bella Ciao” and Egidijus Sipavičius’s own composition “Diskoteka” will also be performed somewhat unexpectedly in a string arrangement with Vaida Genytė and Oneida Kunsunga.
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The creators of “Gala Stars” promise an evening where not only music but also the atmosphere will be important, which is why new arrangements of pieces, refined and subtle scenography, and exclusive costumes are being created specifically for this project, all of which will allow viewers to immerse themselves in a festive, elegant musical journey.
“We wanted to create a concert where different genres of music and theatre would meet, but be united by an uplifting, festive emotion. The dramaturgy of the evening is designed so that each performance is a standalone experience, and the entire event is like a cohesive, elegant narrative,” says Oneida Kunsunga.
The evening program will feature classical arias and well-known pop melodies, enriched with string arrangements, sounding anew. The entire program is structured like a musical narrative – from sensitive and nostalgic moments to impressive climaxes.
Vaida Genytė says that the uniqueness of this project lies in the meeting of different performers.
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“All three of us are very different, which is why unexpected musical dialogues are born on stage. I think that’s what makes this program special – each of us brings our own color to it, but together we create one common story,” says the performer.
The professional musicians joining the performers will play much more than an accompanying role. The musical textures created by the string quartet will complement each piece with new colors, while the piano and guitar will add even more dynamism and emotion to the program.
“I am always interested in seeking unexpected musical combinations. In this program, classical sound will meet pop and theatrical elements, so I believe a truly exceptional evening awaits the audience,” says Egidijus Sipavičius.
“Gala Stars” premiere: October 16 in Šiauliai, 17 in Alytus, 23 in Kaunas, 24 in Jonava, 25 in Utena, 29 in Panevėžys, 31 in Klaipėda, November 6 in Ukmergė, 13 in Marijampolė, 21 in Mažeikiai, 22 in Birštonas, 27 in Vilnius, 28 in Tauragė, 29 in Telšiai, December 27 in Palanga, at the concert hall. Tickets are distributed by bilietai.lt
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