{"id":53579,"date":"2026-09-22T12:28:52","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T09:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klaipedatravel.lt\/event\/concert-program-kantickos-valanciaus-the-old-hymnal-sung-by-the-voices-of-the-younger-generation\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T12:28:52","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T09:28:52","slug":"concert-program-kantickos-valanciaus-the-old-hymnal-sung-by-the-voices-of-the-younger-generation","status":"publish","type":"mec-events","link":"https:\/\/klaipedatravel.lt\/en\/event\/concert-program-kantickos-valanciaus-the-old-hymnal-sung-by-the-voices-of-the-younger-generation\/","title":{"rendered":"Concert Program \u201cKanti\u010dkos Valan\u010diaus: The Old Hymnal Sung by the Voices of the Younger Generation\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
How would the hymns that people sang in churches, at home, during holidays, processions, and vigils more than 150 years ago sound today?<\/div>\n
The \u0160iauliai State Chamber Choir \u201cPolifonija\u201d invites you to a concert where the classic hymnal by Motiejus Valan\u010dius will be paired with works by a new generation of Lithuanian composers.<\/div>\n
To mark the 225th anniversary of the birth of Motiejus Kazimieras Valan\u010dius, Bishop of Samogitia, three composers\u2014 Lukas Butkus, Dovydas Baltrimavi\u010dius, and Deividas Kukta, each selected three hymns from the \u201cKanti\u010dk\u0173\u201d collection and used them as the basis for nine new compositions for mixed choir.<\/div>\n
This is certainly not a reconstruction of the 19th-century sound; rather, it is a young composer\u2019s contemporary perspective on the old hymnal, where historical text, modern choral music, and living cultural memory come together.<\/div>\n
The concert will be complemented by visual dramaturgy created by video artist and director Kristijonas Dirs\u0117, in which music and imagery will blend with the architecture of the church, creating a unique journey between the past and the present.<\/div>\n
Rev. Prof. Dr. Saulius Stumbra will speak about the history of the Kanti\u010dkai, their place in Lithuanian religious culture, and the tradition of chanting. <\/div>\n
\"\ud83d\udccd\"<\/span> October 2 | 7:00 p.m.
\"\ud83d\udccd\"<\/span> Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Klaip\u0117da <\/div>\n
Performed by the \u0160iauliai State Chamber Choir \u201cPolifonija\u201d
Conducted by Povilas Van\u017eodis
Composers: Lukas Butkus, Dovydas Baltrimavi\u010dius, Deividas Kukta
Visuals by \u2013 Kristijonas Dirs\u0117
Introduction to Kanti\u010dkas by \u2013 Rev. Prof. Dr. Saulius Stumbra <\/div>\n
Programme:<\/div>\n
Lukas Butkus
\u201cI, a Sad Man, Speak\u201d
\u201cRejoice, Heaven\u201d
\u201cO, the Folly of Man\u201d<\/div>\n
Dovydas Baltrimavi\u010dius
\u201cHello, Early Star\u201d
\u201cOh, What Shall We Do?\u201d
\u201cA Happy Man\u201d<\/div>\n
Deividas Kukta
\u201cEternity\u201d
\u201cLike Snow Falling on the Soul\u201d
\u201cHoly God\u201d<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n
The event is free.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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