The International Druskininkai Arts Festival “Touched by Čiurlionis”

The International Druskininkai Arts Festival “Touched by Čiurlionis”

The International Druskininkai Arts Festival “Touched by Čiurlionis” is a musical and artistic journey taking place in Druskininkai for the 24th time, inviting visitors to reconnect with the spirit, ideas, and creative freedom of M. K. Čiurlionis. From April to October, the resort will become a living space for art, where classical and contemporary interpretations, music, visuals, words, and moments of silence will come together.

This year, the festival welcomes audiences under a new name – “The International Druskininkai Arts Festival ‘Touched by Čiurlionis’.” The changing name reflects the festival’s natural evolution, yet its essence remains the same: concerts of the highest artistic quality, chamber music gatherings, interdisciplinary projects, photography, competitions, exceptional performers, and a respectful, vibrant connection with Čiurlionis’ creative spirit. Here, Čiurlionis is not merely a historical name—he becomes an inspiration for dialogue between different eras, cultures, and genres. The festival stage will feature prominent Lithuanian and international performers, and each concert will become a unique experience, inviting you not only to listen but also to feel.

“Touched by Čiurlionis” is a festival during which the music resonating in Druskininkai blends with nature, the resort’s tranquility, and the inner world of the individual, creating a space where art becomes a personal experience.

PROGRAM:

April 17 | Druskininkai Church (Vilniaus Ave. 1)

19:30 Festival Opening Concert BEING | Klaipėda Chamber Orchestra | Soloist Mindaugas Bačkus (cello)

April 25 | Druskininkai M. K. Čiurlionis Art School (Vytauto St. 23)

19:00 ARTIST’S RECITAL | Viktoras Paukštelis (piano)

May 2 | Druskininkai Church (Vilniaus Ave. 1)

19:30 “MUSICAL FLASH” | Ensemble “Regnum musicale”: Joana Daunytė (harp), Elena Daunytė (cello/vocals), Kotryna Ugnė Daunytė (violin), Vita Marija Daunytė (flute)

May 16 | M. K. Čiurlionis Art School in Druskininkai (23 Vytauto St.)

19:00  GOLDBERG VARIATIONS | Hansjacob Staemmler (piano, Germany)

June 6 | Druskininkai Church (Vilniaus Ave. 1)

19:30  MUSICAL VARIO FIESTA | Klaipėda Brass Quintet

July 5 | Druskininkai M. K. Čiurlionis Art School (23 Vytauto St.)

19:00  “VOYAGES” | Petras Geniušas (piano) | Fali Pavri (piano, India/United Kingdom)

July 18 | “Draugystė” Sanatorium, Red Hall (7 V. Krėvės St.)

19:00 CLARA SCHUMANN SALON. NAMES AND VOICES OF THE 19TH CENTURY | Eglė Stundžiaitė (soprano) | Eimantas Bešėnas (tenor) | Guoda Gedvilaitė (piano)

August 14 | Švendubrė Community Center

22:00 EVENING IMPRESSION IN ŠVENDUBRĖ | Vilnius Voices | Electronic music

September 22 | Druskininkai Church (Vilniaus Ave. 1)

19:30 “HOW BEAUTIFUL IS THE COMBINATION OF COLORS, HOW WONDERFUL IS THE SOUND OF A CHORD…” | Virginija Kochanskytė (actress) | Baltic Guitar Quartet: Saulius S. Lipčius, Chris Rubens (Belgium), Zigmas Čepulėnas, and Sergej Krinicin

September 25 | M. K. Čiurlionis Square (V. Kudirkos St. 45)

20:26 AUDIOVISUAL PERFORMANCE “ČIURLIONIS’ DREAMS” | Adas Gecevičius (drums, electronics) | Vytautas Žarnauskas (visuals)

October 16 Grand SPA Lietuva Conference Hall “Nemunas” (45 V. Kudirkos St.)

19:00 Festival Closing Concert “THE PULSE OF RHYTHM. WHEN CLASSICS JAZZ UP” | Dalia Simaška-Kontute (violin) | Darius Rudis (percussion) | Dainius Rudvalis (double bass) | Guoda Gedvilaitė (piano)

Events will be filmed, photographed, and publicized

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Organizer: DKC | Festival Concept: Musicians’ Support Fund | Partners: MKČ Art School, Mineral SPA Draugystė | Information Partner: “Mano Druskininkai” | Patron: Vaidas Vaišvilas, Pastor of Druskininkai Church | The festival is funded by the Lithuanian Council for Culture and the Druskininkai Municipality