The first “STUDENTS’ HALL” party of international students and guests of Music Academy was held on December 23
On December 23, the first international party of students and guests of the Music Academy – “STUDENTS’ HALL” took place in the Concert hall of the Music Academy.
Live music – students prepared musical numbers, youthful energy, joyful moments, good mood, friendly atmosphere, dancing, being together – these are just a few moments of the party. Students and guests from Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Italy, China, Turkey, Ukraine, France participated in the event.
Performers:
Shuyuan Liu M1 k. (China, piano, class of prof. Donaldas Račis) and Ilenia Scalise (Italy, Erasmus + student, piano, class of assoc. prof. Šviesė Čepliauskaitė) performed “The four-hand piece Dvořák: Slavonic Dance”, Op. 46, No. 8;
Artur Fedchenko B2 k. (classical percussion, Ukraine, class of lect. Sigitas Gailius) and Ihor Saranchuk B3 k. (classical percussion, Ukraine, class of lect. Sigitas Gailius) performed Emmanuel Séjourné. “Lila”
Paul Meng, B1 k. (classical vocal, Estonia, class of prof. Tomas Ladiga) sang the Estonian folk song “Ei saa mitte vaiki olla”, Music: Seadnud Eugen Kapp, lyrics: Sonad Anna Haava
Shike Bai, M1 k. (China, piano, class of assoc. Šviesė Čepliauskaitė) performed Joseph Haydn’s “Piano Sonata No. 37 in D Major (Third Movement)”;
Anastasiia Sorokaliet, B1 k. (guitar, Ukraine, class of assoc. Sergej Krinicin) and Diana Sinevich, B2 k. (Latvia, accordion, class of Assoc. Prof. Povilas Velikis), performed “Two songs duet”;
Illia Alieksashkin, B2 k. (accordion, Ukraine, class of Assoc. Prof. Povilas Velikis) and Ihor Saranchuk B3 k. (classical percussion, Ukraine, class of Lect. Sigitas Gailius) performed “Shchedryk” by Mykola Leontovych.
The event was organized by:
Tutor of Departments of the Music Academy Greta Stasytienė, students: Anastasiia Sorokaliet (B1 k., Ukraine), Diana Sinevich (B2 k. Latvia), Illia Alieksashkin (B2 k., Ukraine).
Host: Illia Alieksashkin, B2 k.
During the event, student Shuyuan Liu was congratulated on her birthday.
Photos: Diana Sinevich
Prof. Alexander Paley’s Chamber Music class concert at 28th of December, at Music Academy Concert Hall
International students Christmas Party at Music Academy, December 23, 15:30
Armenian Music Evening with Arthur Grigoryan (piano), Vardan Geodakian (piano), Fiorella Fusco (violin), Milda Drejerytė (soprano) at VMU Music Academy, December 13
Prof. Mariangela Di Giamberardino (Italy) Master Classes for students of the Singing Department at Music Academy, November 11-13
Accordion virtuoso and Music Academy Accordion Department lecturer Radu Ratoi concert schedule in October
VMU Music Academy has Invited World Accordion Star Radu Ratoi to Join, Contract Signed, International Concert Tours Planned on Prestigious Global Stages
For a year and a half now, the VMU Music Academy’s Accordion Department has been collaborating with one of the world’s best accordionists – Radu Ratoi.
Head of the VMU Music Academy’s Accordion Department, Assoc. Prof. Povilas Velikis:
“I am delighted to announce that Radu has officially started working at the VMU Music Academy. Radu has won all the major international accordion competitions and is currently one of the most actively performing accordionists in the world. His knowledge and experience are very valuable for our students and for the entire Lithuanian accordion school.”
Radu Ratoi is also pleased to have joined the VMU Music Academy community:
“Today I officially signed a contract as a guest lecturer at the Vytautas Magnus University Music Academy – this is an honor that fills me with gratitude and excitement. I sincerely thank Povilas Velikis and the Dean of the Music Academy, Saulius Gerulis, for their trust and warm welcome. Kaunas is such a vibrant and inspiring city – I look forward to sharing ideas, inspiring young musicians, and contributing to the further growth of the accordion school here in the Baltic region.”
On October 17th at 6 PM, Radu Ratoi will perform at the Kaunas State Philharmonic together with the Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra.
PIANO MUSIC CONCERT, VARDAN GYODAKYAN (ARMENIA), OCTOBER 12, 3P.M. VMU MUSIC ACADEMY CONCERT HALL
ARTHUR GRIGORYAN (ARMENIA) PIANO SOLO RECITAL, OCTOBER 9, 5P.M. VMU MUSIC ACADEMY CONCERT HALL
Piano Music Concert “CONCERTI CONCERT”, October 10, 18 PM, at VMU Music Academy Concert Hall
