“I would like to compose a symphony from the roar of the waves, from the mysterious language of the centuries-old forest, from the twinkling of the stars, from our songs, and from my boundless longing,”—M. K. Čiurlionis

Sounds born of silence, the wind, and the sea. The music of M. K. Čiurlionis, B. Dvarionas, A. Remėsa, P. Vasks, and A. Pärt is not only an echo of the culture of the Baltic countries but also a living, unfolding narrative that sensitively blends tradition and the present.

Pianist Monika Dars (Belgium) will perform music by Baltic composers—ranging from melancholic lyricism and fragile harmonies of frozen time to dynamic, pulsating energy; from echoes of folk motifs to bold, experimental harmonies. Here, echoes of folklore are not merely quoted but deconstructed, transformed—sometimes barely audible like a song fading into the distance, other times pulsating with the rhythm of dance. Folk melodies become a bridge between the past and the present, between tradition and innovation.

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About the Artist:

Monika Dars is a pianist whose performances have been recognized for their artistry, virtuosity, and innate musicality. She currently lives in Brussels, Belgium, and actively performs throughout Europe as a soloist and chamber musician. Among her most recent awards are the Joseph Darche Piano Prize in Brussels, Belgium, as well as second place at the Luigi Nono Chamber Music Competition in Rivoli, Italy, alongside cellist Natania Hoffman. In 2018, to mark the 60th anniversary of the Benelux countries, Monika performed for the royal families at the Henry Le Boeuf Hall in Brussels’ “Bozar.”

In 2021, Monika was delighted to receive the “Golden Parnassus” award, presented to her by the Podkarpacka Fundacja Rozwoju Kultury in Poland. In 2023, she had the honor of performing S. Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with the “Melomania” Orchestra and G. Hollander and A. Piazzolla’s “The Four Seasons” with the “Stauffer Ensemble” and P. Ziegler during the Stauffer Summer Music Festival. In September 2023, Monika began teaching chamber music at the Royal Conservatory of Mons.

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EVENT INFORMATION

Date and time: October 15, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

Venue: Music Magic Club

Address: 12 Šv. Stepono St., Vilnius

Price: €31.20

Tickets: HERE

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EVENT ORGANIZER

Music Magic, Public Institution

Contact: info@muzikosmagija.lt / +370 648 45755

Program

RE:TURN | Piano Concert "Echoes of the Baltics" 2026 10 15

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