Classical Hooligans DAGAMBA | St. Catherine's Church

Classical music hooligans DAGAMBA return to Vilnius with their best crossover works. On March 19, 2027, at 8:00 PM, one of the most anticipated spring cultural events will take place at St. Catherine's Church in Vilnius. The unique classical crossover phenomena from Latvia – DAGAMBA – return to Lithuania with an exclusive performance. Audiences and music critics deservedly christen them as "classical music hooligans." These virtuosos, combining academic mastery and rock energy, invite you to a musical frenzy where all genre boundaries collapse.DAGAMBA is an ensemble of classically trained musicians, well-known throughout Europe for their ability to reimagine classical music for a modern audience. The group, which records millions of views on TikTok and other social networks, proves that centuries-old masterpieces can sound with stadium-level power. Using two cellos, keyboards, double bass, and drums, they create powerful, deep, and cinematic performances. The concert program features the band's most famous hybrids and recognizable compositions that have earned them international recognition. Listeners will hear how W. A. Mozart's "Lacrimosa" (from "Requiem") merges with Radiohead's iconic work "Paranoid Android" in the powerful hybrid "Paranoid Amadeus." Also featured will be well-known crossover works by the group such as "Figaro the One (Mozartallica)," "Queen of the Sandman Music" combining motifs of W. A. Mozart and Metallica, the powerful march "Symphony - Du Riechst So Gut" (L. van Beethoven vs Rammstein), the popular ABBA interpretation "Waterloo Fantasy," and the explosive "Killing in the Name of Bach" (J. S. Bach vs Rage Against the Machine). Mission – to inspire and break myths. DAGAMBA's performances are not just a concert, but a comprehensive audiovisual experience with special scenography and dynamic lighting, adapted to the unique space of St. Catherine's Church. An important mission of the group is to show that classical music can be lively, exciting, and accessible to everyone – from avid rock fans to families with children. Don't miss the opportunity to hear how classical masterpieces are reborn in a modern, powerful rock rhythm. "For us, music has no chronological or genre boundaries. When we play W. A. Mozart together with Radiohead, we are not trying to surprise with the force of contrast, but rather looking for a common emotional root. Both the 18th-century 'Requiem' and late 20th-century alternative rock speak of the same fragility, drama, and rebellion of human existence," says the ensemble's founder and cellist Valters Pūce. The concert will take place: Friday, March 19, 2027, at 8:00 PM, at St. Catherine's Church in Vilnius.

Adresas: Vilniaus Šv. Kotrynos bažnyčia, Vilniaus gatvė, Vilnius, Vilniaus m. sav., Lietuva