Viva Italia! at Vilnius City Hall. The Ammara–Prosseda duo, among the most renowned Italian piano duos, has been captivating audiences in prestigious concert halls around the world for more than two decades. While pursuing distinguished international solo careers, the artists have been creating exceptional piano duo performances together since 1999, earning acclaim from critics and audiences alike.

The audience at the International M. K. Čiurlionis Festival will have a unique opportunity to hear both artists not only as a piano duo but also as soloists. The program will feature A. Casella’s dramatic “Pages of War,” F. Schubert’s poetic impromptus, F. Chopin’s virtuosic études, and one of the most beautiful masterpieces of piano ensemble music—F. Schubert’s Fantasy in F minor for four hands.

We invite you to experience the magic of piano art—full of elegance, sensitivity, and the joy of musical communion.

The concert is presented by the Embassy of the Italian Republic and the Italian Cultural Institute.

Program:

Alfredo CASELLA (1883–1947)

“Pages of War” (1915)

I – In Belgium: The Superiority of German Heavy Artillery

II – In France: Before the Ruins of Reims Cathedral

III – In Russia: Cossack Cavalry

IV – In Alsace: Wooden Crosses

Franz SCHUBERT (1797–1828)

4 Impromptus, D899 (Op. 90)

Performed by: Roberto Prosseda (piano)

Fryderyk CHOPIN (1810–1849)

12 Études, Op. 25

Performed by: Alessandra Ammara (piano)

Franz SCHUBERT (1797–1828)

Fantasy in F minor, D940, for four hands

Movement I: Allegro molto moderato

Movement II: Largo

Movement III: Scherzo. Allegro vivace

Movement IV: Finale. Allegro molto moderato

Performed by: Alessandra Ammara and Roberto Prosseda (piano duet)

Performers:

Alessandra Ammara—an Italian pianist and laureate of international competitions who has performed in prestigious venues, including the Musikverein in Vienna and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. As a soloist, she collaborates with renowned European orchestras and conductors, and her recordings have received critical acclaim. She is currently recording the complete works for piano by Claude Debussy for the label “Piano Classics.”

More about Alessandra Ammara: https://www.alessandraammara.com/en

Roberto Prosseda is one of the most prominent contemporary Italian pianists, having gained international recognition for his recordings of Felix Mendelssohn’s works. He performs in the world’s most renowned concert halls, collaborates with leading orchestras and conductors, and since 2011 has been actively promoting the pedal piano, an instrument rarely heard in concert halls. His recordings are released by such prestigious labels as “Decca” and “Hyperion.”

More about Roberto Prosseda: https://www.robertoprosseda.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: November 29, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

Duration: 1.5 hours

Location: Vilnius City Hall

Address: 31 Didžioji Street, Vilnius

Price: starting at 12.9 Eur

Tickets: HERE

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EVENT ORGANIZER

Public Institution “Klasika LT”

Contact: info@ciurlionisfestival.com

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