ContemPLAY: Exploring New Dimensions of Sound in Vilnius
On 2-7 February, the ContemPLAY International Festival-Workshop turned Vilnius into a true oasis of contemporary experimental and improvisational music. For the third time, the initiative was organised by the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, bringing together not only a series of concerts, but also workshops, discussions and open improvisational music sessions.
The creative space of the festival was shaped by the lecturers of the Lithuanian Academy of Music – Prof. Vykintas Baltakas, Assoc. Prof. Liudas Mockūnas and Assoc. Prof. Mantautas Krukauskas. Students of contemporary music from eight foreign universities took part in the workshops, giving the event an international flavour and a flow of new ideas.
The programme included a variety of concerts and improvisational sessions in Vilnius’ cultural spaces: from the inspiring opening “welcomePLAY” concert at the Lithuanian Composers’ Union to experimental performances featuring premieres of works and unexpected experiments in sound research. In the evenings, free improvisation sessions “JamPLAY” took place in the dome space of the Lukiškės Prison, inviting both the participants of the events and all music lovers to join the creative process.
The festival culminated with the closing concerts at the Central Palace of the LMTA, where international artists and sound creators met, leaving a deep impression on both music enthusiasts and critics.
We invite you to take a look at the photos of the events in the gallery!
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