“What was very chamber-like, subtle, barely perceptible, what could change in each performance, has been transformed here into a performance of music and images. All the sounds travelled directly to the sky – an open space… The music of Nekrošius’s performances was transformed into a new transcendent phenomenon.” – theatre scholar Daiva Šabasevičienė

After two memorable summer premieres, which attracted exceptional attention from the culture, art and theatre community, the theatrical concert “The Music of Eimantas Nekrošius’ Plays” returns – this time to the stages and halls of Lithuanian theatres.
– 7 December – Vilnius, Lithuanian National Drama Theatre
– 8 February – Klaipėda, Klaipėda State Musical Theatre
– 9 February – Kaunas, KKC Girstučio
– 11 February – Panevėžys, Juozas Miltinis Drama Theatre
– 12 February – Šiauliai, Concert Hall “Saulė”
The stages will once again feature music from Eimunktas Nekrošius’ plays – works that have become an integral part of our theatre history. This is not just a concert – it is a sonic reincarnation of Nekrošius’ creative legacy. Live performances by the orchestra and actors, video projections and archive material created especially for this event will invite the audience to once again experience the atmosphere of the performances of the famous theatre master.

In Eimantas Nekrošius’ theatre, music was more than just a background – it was the atmosphere, it created the atmosphere, it turned into an invisible but very important character. It not only complemented the action, but also inspired it, shaped the inner worlds of the characters, sometimes even becoming their own voice.

Music from Eimantas Nekrošius’ legendary plays:
“Hamlet”, “Othello”, “Macbeth”, “Faust”, “The Year”, “The Song of Songs”, “The Cherry Orchard”, “Pirosmani, Pirosmani”, “Zinc (Zn)”, “The Marriage”, “Ivanov”, “The Divine Comedy”.

“It was an absolutely sacred mystery… He seemed to sit and watch the people gathering for his performances…” – director Oskaras Koršunovas.

“It was not an evening of reminiscing, but a frenzy of live creativity… A contemporary mystery based on the Maestro’s work.”- theatre scholar Audronis Liuga.

Composers:
Faustas Latėnas (arr. Tomas Petrikis) (“Hamlet”, “Othello”, “Macbeth”, “Faust”)
Mindaugas Urbaitis (“Metai”, “Giesmių giesmė”, “Vyšnių sodas”)
Algirdas Martinaitis (“Pirosmani, Pirosmani”, “Zink (Zn)”, “Marriage”)
Andrius Mamontovas (“Ivanovas”, “Divine Comedy”)

Arrangers:
Tomas Petrikis
Vladimiras Konstantinovas
Tadas Šileika

Performers:
Klaipėda Chamber Orchestra (artistic director Mindaugas Bačkus)
Andrius Mamontovas
Petras Vyšniauskas (bass clarinet)
Arkadijus Gotesmanas (percussion)
Arnas Mikalkėnas (percussion)
Kristina Budvydytė-Mejerė (piano)
Dominykas Vyšniauskas (trumpet)
Apolinaras Dubauskas (trumpet)

Actors:
Vladas Bagdonas
Viktorija Kuodytė
Gabrielia Kuodytė
Margarita Žiemelytė

Creative team:
Conductors – Martynas Staškus and Vytautas Lukočius
Director – Kęstutis Jakštas
Set Designer – Marius Nekrošius
Lighting Designer – Audrius Jankauskas
Video Projection Designer – Rimas Sakalauskas
Consultant – Tauras Čižas

Organised by:
“Meno fortas” and Lithuanian Theatre, Music and Film Museum
Producer – Creators76