"Čiurlionis and Debussy" is a subtle musical journey in which one of Lithuania’s most prominent ensembles, the string quartet “Mettis,” and harpist Liucilė Vilimaitė will reveal the beauty of Lithuanian and European musical traditions.

Having joined forces for this concert program, these performers—beloved by audiences and acclaimed by critics—will treat the Vilnius audience to an evening tinged with romantic sentiment, featuring works of exceptional beauty. Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis’ String Quartet in C minor is imbued with the spirit of Lithuanian identity and the nation’s fundamental creative heritage, while Claude Debussy’s works—the String Quartet in G minor and “Sacred and Secular Dances”—embody the lightness and refinement of French Impressionism. Arnold Bax’s Quintet for Harp and String Quartet, featured in the program and brimming with romantic expression and rich texture, will add the colors of British music to the concert.

Program:

Mikalojus Konstantinas ČIURLIONIS (1875–1911)

String Quartet in C minor, VL 83

Claude DEBUSSY (1862–1918)

String Quartet in G minor, Op. 10

“Danse sacrée et danse profane” (“Sacred and Profane Dances”) for harp and strings

Arnold BAX (1883–1953)

Quintet for harp and strings, GP 214

Performers:

“Mettis” is a concept from Greek mythology associated with wisdom, ingenuity, and skill, from which the common term denoting quality-based ingenuity and mastery was derived.

It is no coincidence that one of the youngest and, at the same time, most prominent string quartets in Lithuania chose this name—the four musicians who make up the ensemble—violinists Kostas Tumosa and Bernardas Petrauskas, violist Tomas Petrikis, and cellist Rokas Vaitkevičius—perfectly embody these qualities.

Another distinctive feature of the quartet is its commitment to continuous improvement, participation in international master classes, and deepening their knowledge under the guidance of the world’s top professionals. This, combined with the prizes they have won at prestigious chamber music competitions, has elevated “Mettis” to the ranks of Lithuania’s finest classical music ensembles.

More about the “Mettis” string quartet: www.mettisquartet.com

Harpist Liucilė U. Vilimaitė is a graduate of the Balys Dvarionas Ten-Year Music School in Vilnius and the Royal Conservatory of The Hague. She has performed in various concert halls in Lithuania and the Netherlands and has played with the Klaipėda, St. Christopher, and Vilnius University chamber orchestras.

In 2010, Liucilė U. Vilimaitė received a diploma at the National B. Dvarionas Competition for Young Performers, and in 2012, 2014, and 2016, she was named a laureate of the same competition three times; In 2010, she won third place in the junior category at the 2nd International Harp Competition in Szeged (Hungary), and in 2013, she became the winner of the 5th International Music Competition “Citta di Filadelfia. Premio speciale ‘Paolo Serrao’” (Italy)—she won first place and received the Absolute Winner (Vincitore Assoluto) diploma.

The young harpist is actively composing music, and her works have won numerous awards.

She also performs regularly with “Harp Sirens,” an international harp sextet formed in 2019, which performs contemporary music written specifically for the ensemble. In September 2020, the ensemble made its debut at “Gaudeamus,” one of the largest festivals of contemporary academic music in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and in 2021, the harp sextet performed at the International Dutch Harp Festival in Utrecht (the Kingdom of the Netherlands), where Liucilė’s composition for six harps, “Lost in Time,” was also featured.

In 2014, Liucilė U. Vilimaitė received a letter of appreciation from Dalia Grybauskaitė, President of the Republic of Lithuania, for her musical achievements and for promoting the name of Lithuania.

More about Liucilė U. Vilimaitė: www.liucilevilimaite.com

For more information – www.ciurlionisfestival.com

The International M. K. Čiurlionis Music Festival is organized by the public institution “Klasika LT.”

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EVENT INFORMATION

Date and time: December 2, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

Duration: 1 hour

Venue: Vilnius Town Hall

Address: Didžioji St. 31, Vilnius

Price: starting at 12.9 € per person

Tickets: HERE

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EVENT ORGANIZER

Public Institution “Klasika LT”

Contact: info@ciurlionisfestival.com

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MKČ26 | Concert "Čiurlionis and Debussy"

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