This summer, the “60th Summer of Piano Music” will once again sound in the Čiurlionis Apple Orchard! The piano music festival, which nurtures the tradition of musical sharing initiated by the composer and painter M. K. Čiurlionis himself, is especially significant this year—not only because it marks its 60th anniversary, but also because we are celebrating the 150th birthday of M. K. Čiurlionis. The return to the Čiurlionis orchard takes on a particularly special meaning.

In the apple orchard of the Čiurlionis House-Museum in Druskininkai, listeners will be invited by and introduced to the latest creative explorations of some of the most renowned Lithuanian pianists across generations. This time, the performers will be Milda Marija Kiškūnaitė and Pijus Pirogovas, laureates of the Klaipėda Piano Masters Academy.

The program includes works for piano by M. K. Čiurlionis, V. Bacevičius, M. Ravel, and B. Bartók.

The Klaipėda Piano Masters (KPM), the largest piano academy in the Baltic States, organizes recitals in Lithuania, Latvia, and Germany for the most talented pianists, giving them the opportunity to present their artistic ideas and test the skills acquired during the academy. Since 2018, KPM pianists—recognized for their exceptional musical talent, high-level pianism, and memorable performances—have been appearing at the M. K. Čiurlionis House-Museum.

This year’s concert features two of Lithuania’s brightest talents, Milda Marija Kiškūnaitė and Pijus Pirogovas, both of whom have repeatedly honed their craft at KPM.

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PROGRAMME

❯ Mikalojus Konstantinas ČIURLIONIS (1875–1911)

"In the Forest" – symphonic poem, adapted for piano four hands

String Quartet in C minor – adapted for piano four hands

"The Sea" – symphonic poem, adapted for piano four hands

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EVENT INFORMATION

Date & Time: August 2 2025, 5 PM

Venue: M. K. Čiurlionis House-Museum

Address: M. K. Čiurlionio g. 35, Druskininkai

Duration: ~1 hour

Tickets: €8 / €5, available at the venue before the concert

More: HERE

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ORGANIZERS

Impetus Musicus

Contact: impetusmusicus@gmail.com / +370 (686) 96 633

M. K. Čiurlionis House-Museum

Contact: ciurlioniomemorialinis@gmail.com / +370 313 51131

“60th Piano Summer” Concert: Klaipėda piano masters

“60th Piano Summer” Concert: Klaipėda piano masters

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