If you\u2019re longing for some music, come to a free concert by accordionist Povilas Neliup\u0161is at the Pranas Dom\u0161aitis Gallery of the Lithuanian National Museum of Art (33 Liep\u0173 St., Klaip\u0117da). The concert will take place on Sunday, August 2, at 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
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Povilas Neliup\u0161is (born 2002) began his musical journey at the age of just three at the K\u0117dainiai Music School. Povilas is currently studying in Austria at the University of the Arts in Graz (in Prof. Janne R\u00e4tty\u00e4\u2019s class), where he is the first Lithuanian in the university\u2019s history to pursue a master\u2019s degree in accordion performance. <\/p>\n
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In 2018, the 16-year-old accordionist was honored by Dalia Grybauskait\u0117, President of the Republic of Lithuania, for his active concert career. In addition to his success in competitions held in Lithuania and the Baltic states, the accordionist has represented Lithuania in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Austria, and China. Following his successful performances in these competitions, the artist embarked on an international concert tour, performing in Gda\u0144sk, Riga, Rome, Oslo, and Graz. <\/p>\n
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During his studies, Povilas hones his knowledge and technical skills in master classes with the world\u2019s most renowned accordionists: Elsbeth Moser (Switzerland), Mie Miki (Japan), Massimiliano Pitocco (Italy), Veli Kujala (Finland), I\u00f1aki Alberdi (Spain), and Geir Draugsvoll (Denmark). According to music experts, Povilas\u2019s concerts are distinguished by an exceptionally unique selection of musical works\u2014the performer showcases his musical knowledge through impressive transcriptions of Baroque-era pieces, while his virtuosity and lyrical nature shine through as he performs and promotes the music of Lithuanian composers. The accordionist performs not only in solo programs but also as part of various chamber ensembles: Trio Primavera and the Vilnius City Ensemble NIKO (artistic director and conductor\u2014Gediminas Gelgotas). <\/p>\n
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In 2026, Povilas became a fellow of the Lithuanian Council for Culture, thereby earning a place among the elite of Lithuanian academic music. In addition to his active concert career, Povilas Neliup\u0161is serves as an ambassador for the project \u201cLithuanian Capital of Culture\u2014K\u0117dainiai 2026.\u201d <\/p>\n
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The concert will feature music from the 20th and 21st centuries: works for solo accordion by Luciano Berio, Toshio Hosokawa, Paavo Korpijaakko, Vykinto Baltako, Laura Zarembait\u0117, and other composers. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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