Flute and Piano Concert

Flute and Piano Concert “Suoni d’Estate" (“Sounds of Summer”) Sara Minelli (flute, Italy/ United Kingdom) Jelena Makarova (piano, Lithuania / United Kingdom) Italian flutist Sara Minelli and Lithuanian pianist Jelena Makarova, both based in the United Kingdom and possessing extensive international concert experience, invite you to the concert “Suoni d’Estate" (“Sounds of Summer”) – a musical experience where summer light, nature-inspired visions, and the sounds of different European musical eras converge. The program invites you on a journey from the clarity of Baroque and the elegance of Italian bel canto to Impressionism, 20th-century musical visions, and contemporary Lithuanian creation. Alongside masterpieces by G. Donizetti, J.S. Bach, C. Debussy, O. Messiaen, and M.K. Čiurlionis, the concert will feature L. Boulanger’s subtle “Nocturne,” H. Górecki’s meditative music, and L. Janáček’s playful “March of the Bluebirds” for piccolo flute. A special highlight of the evening is the Vilnius premiere of Lithuanian composer D. Čemerytė’s new work “Sonnengesang” (“Song of the Sun”) for bass flute and piano, which will enrich the program with a new sound of Lithuanian music. The concert will feature concert, bass, and piccolo flutes, revealing the exceptional timbral variety of these instruments – from subtle lyricism to impressive virtuosity. “Suoni d'Estate" is an invitation to immerse yourself in a summer mood, where music becomes the language of colors, memories, and emotions. This concert holds special personal significance for pianist Jelena Makarova – in her anniversary year, together with her colleague Sara Minelli, she returns to perform in the city where her musical journey began. Before enrolling at the Royal Academy of Music in London, Jelena studied at the M. K. Čiurlionis School of Art and the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, making her return to perform in Vilnius particularly meaningful. The concert is partially funded by the Lithuanian Culture Council About the performers: Jelena Makaro

Adresas: Trakų Vokės dvaro sodyba

Kaina: Nemokamai