Egle, Queen of the grass snakes

The neo-classical ballet “Eglė žalčių karalienė“ by Eduardas Balsys– one of the most influential and seminal figures in Lithuanian music – remains allegedly the most popular and frequently staged contribution to the genre by a Lithuanian composer.

The performance creative team sought to let the music speak for itself and guide the choreographic vision of Martynas Rimeikis, without projecting modern social issues into this timeless love story evolving around fisherman’s daughter Eglė and her beloved serpent-turned-man Žilvinas.

Sofia Gubaidulina 10th international festival of contemporary music “Concordia”

The “Concordia” Festival was founded by the artistic director and chief conductor of the Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra, People's Artist of Russia and Republic of Tatarstan Alexander Sladkovsky and has the status of a major international forum of contemporary music.There were 104 composers whose works were played for the first time in Kazan. The first festival was timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of Sofia Gubaidulina. The composer gratefully accepted the idea of holding a contemporary music forum in Kazan.

Sergey Rachmaninoff international festival “White Lilac”

The White Lilac Festival is dedicated to the memory of the great Russian composer, pianist and conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff, whose creative heritage is the property of not only Russian but also the world’s musical culture. The “White Lilac” International Festival is one of the largest events held by the Tatarstan National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Alexander Sladkovsky. In April of 2019, Maestro Alexander Sladkovsky was awarded the Sergey Rachmaninoff International Prize in the nomination "Special Project in the Name of Rachmaninoff" for the organization of this festival and attention to the heritage of the great Russian composer. Over the ten years of its existence, the White Lilac Festival has confirmed its international importance and has taken a prominent place among the prestigious music forums and festivals held both in Russia and abroad.

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Festival Wratislavia Cantans

The International Festival Wratislavia Cantans is one of the most famous European festivals celebrating the beauty of the human voice. Thanks to the festival, Wrocław has been a unique place on the musical map of Europe for several decades. It is in the capital of Lower Silesia and in the surrounding towns that the best artists from all over the world: singers, conductors, chamber ensembles, choirs and symphony orchestras are hosted. The musical heritage of various cultures is presented during Wratslavia Cantans. You can hear both early music and avant-garde works written by young generation composers. In the history of music, boundaries have been crossed on many levels. The greatest works were written by brave, uncompromising artists ready to break the existing conventions and schemes. Also, lesser-known artists often combined musical genres and styles. The programme of this year's edition of the festival will be an opportunity to listen to great performers interpreting compositions created over many eras. Among them, there will be both Renaissance masterpieces and works written in the 20th century. World-class stars will perform, including singers: Magdalena Kožená, Agata Zubel and Joanna Freszel, and the ensembles: Il Giardino Armonico with the festival's Artistic Director  Giovanni Antonini, Duncan Ward and NFM Wrocław Philharmonic, Huelgas Ensemble, Quatuor Mosaïques, Klangforum Wien, Chor des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Wrocław Baroque Orchestra, NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra, Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Lawrence Foster and Wrocław Baroque Ensemble under the baton of Andrzej Kosendiak.

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Jazz à Vienne Festival

Do not miss a chance to celebrate the return of the Live music to the Ancient Theater of Vienne! From the 23rd of June to the 10th of July Jazz à Vienne festival will celebrate its 40 years' anniversary. The unique evenings that highlight Brazilian music, African music, piano pieces, funk, blues and jazz of the new generation! And of course we do not forget about All Night Jazz that will bring you the joy of the six concerts from the Sunrise to the Sunset! Meet Ibrahim Maalouf, Thomas Dutronc, Seu Jorge & Rogê, Salif Keita, Ayo, Avishai Cohen, Deluxe, Lianne La Havas, Keziah Jones, Arlo Parks and the others… Follow the link to see the updates and the program of the festival jazzavienne.com.

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Granada international music and dance festival

Granada international music and dance festival : the dream mix of traditions and modernity in the gardens of Alhambra.

Music, dance, flamenco, opera, performances and so on and so forth.

It is a cultural experience to discover every beginning of summer in Granada.

Save the date : Granada international music and dance festival from June 14th to July 17th.

More information on granadafestival.org/