Lithuanian Philharmonic Orchestra performing in Xi'an
Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, directed and conducted by Maestro Sergei Krylov (violin), will give three concerts during the second international silk road festival in Xian, presenting three different programs. “Four seasons” by Vivaldi and “Four seasons” by Piazzolla will close the festival on Monday, September 21.
Mr Rytis Satkauskas, Chargé d’affaires of the Lithuanian Embassy in China, opened the concert on Saturday, stressing the importance of the cultural exchanges. “It is not by accident that Xi’an became the starting point for the Silk Road. Its unique geographical location and convenient traffic conditions also enabled Xi’an to become the cultural center of ancient China“, he noticed.
“Roads unite people; they open the horizon, create opportunities, and bring trade and prosperity. More importantly, they bring cooperation, peace and stability. Learning the diverse traditions and cultures remains a very important prerequisite for mutual communication, understanding and respect, which widen the road for further cooperation.
In a similar way, the geographical location of Lithuania in the geographical center of Europe is at the crossroads of Western Europe and Russia, the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean. Lithuania is home to three main religions: Catholicism, Judaism and the (Russian) Orthodox church. Lithuanian people have therefore learned, in the same way as in Xian, to embrace the opportunities that this geographic position brings.“
“This year mu country again presents its best musicians to the International Silk Road Festival. We are very pleased to see the growing attention and appreciation of Lithuanian culture, openness and willingness to learn more about our traditions and history”, said Rytis Satkauskas, “I promise we will try to bring even more of Lithuania to Xian in the future.”
The Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra is one of the most internationally acclaimed orchestras in Lithuania. It was founded in 1960. Over five exceptionally successful decades, the Orchestra has collaborated with many famous soloists, conductors and choirs and made more than 100 recordings with a special emphasis on music by Bach and Mozart, and performed premieres of works by Arvo Part and Alfred Schnittke amongst others.
