Midsummer Vilnius Opening: Well-educated Guests and Events Returning Names

This year, the Midsummer Vilnius 2021 festival is one of the few that has not been canceled. Apparently, this is why people gathered here with such enthusiasm, longing not only for the music to resonate too much in space, but also for the faces they had seen for a long time.

The crowded courtyard of the Palace of the Rulers, including famous faces, gathered at the opening of the festival, where the cult group Empti performed this time together with the mini orchestra. For example, the mayor of Vilnius Remigijus Šimašius, the singer, the advertising specialist Dovilė Filmanavičiūtė, the musicologist Darius Užkuraitis, the presenter Ignas Krupavičius and others did not miss the opportunity to listen to live music.

Guests to the event – in the gallery:

The singer, social activist and publicity specialist met at the Midsummer Vilnius event Dovilė Filmanavičiūtė He said that it was not in vain that he visited this event. The musicians Giedrė and Paulius, who performed on Monday night, are especially close to his heart.

I love them very much, I think they are brilliant musicians who hang out. If you listen to the old “Empti” records, their music is absolutely timeless, and not even all musicians today are capable of creating in such a relevant way, “said the singer.

D.Filmanavičiūtė said that in addition to this, he did not strictly observe quarantine with his family until he attended many events. However, the woman has already managed to visit the Baltic Dance, and her first concert this year was at FC Baseball in Nida.

“It just came to our notice then. On the one hand, I’ve spent most of the quarantine figuring out if there are enough books and movies for me, and what a wonderful time it is to escape, travel countries, etc., but on the other hand, no one will replace the magic of the cinema when a common and unifying atmosphere is felt, said the social star of the network.

According to the woman, during this year’s FC Baseball concert, she was even attacked in pain.

“The last time I was at such a good concert was when I was pregnant. Then FC Baseball was still called Junior A. I used to laugh that our son Kristijonas was in the womb when he was still at the Tautvydas concert, and now he is here, on stage, alone it gave: I would follow him, I thought he would cut the cables “, – laughed D.Filmanavičiūtė.

Now, as the woman assured, she wants to go to concerts with her family before the quarantine returns, as promised, and the art world closes its doors.

“I don’t think it will be very exceptional. I already have tickets for all the New Baltic Dance performances. I have also already noticed what I want to see in Siren. Yesterday I saw that there will be a performance where you will have to ride a bike, there you will give headphones and you’ll have to ride your bike around town, ”the singer named her preferences.

It was also possible to meet a musicologist who does not miss the usual musical news at the event. Darius Užkuraitis.

I like Midsummer because the artists here are of the highest quality, whether they are pop or classical artists. There is always something to see here and sometimes there are even discoveries. Let’s say I plan to come here tomorrow to hear “Synaesthesis” and even though I know what they’re playing, I haven’t seen them live, “the musicologist shared.

When asked about the events that have already taken place this year and left an impression, D.Užkuraitis first named the Richard Bona concert that took place at Trakai Castle.

“I have heard of Bonn since time immemorial, but it really did not disappoint. In addition, he has changed a lot, changing his Africa for Cuba. It was very nice for me ”, said the interlocutor.

Although the man admitted that due to quarantine and security events he has visited less, and especially those that take place indoors, D.Užkuraitis admitted that he is especially looking forward to the next Yaga Garthering.

“It just came to our notice then. It’s a psychedelic music festival, and that’s something I love too. Since LRT Opus is joining this festival this year and the hosts have been asked to come here, I’ll also join this initiative and I’ll even mix music, which I haven’t done in a long time, so I’ll be a DJ. ” said the interlocutor.

The host of “Labas rytas, Lietuva” did not miss the concert either Ignas Krupavičius, who admitted to him that this is the first event in a long time. And certainly not because he didn’t like music, but just because now he felt the loose shackles of quarantine.

When asked why it was possible to see him at this event on Monday evening, I. Krupavičius firstly emphasized the friendship between himself and the performer Giedrė Kilčiauskien but, but at the same time emphasized the importance of music in his life.

“For me, music is first and foremost an art, for me a musician is first and foremost an artist who not only makes music on stage, but also knows how to radiate more than just music, and at the same time can create an atmosphere. who has experienced, tries and takes something away, be it sadness or joy, but not to leave the viewer indifferent. If the artist is able to attract and retain a person, it seems to me that it is a good performance “, said I. Krupavičius.

When asked what events he would like to attend after this, I. Krupavičius said he was looking forward not only to other Midsummer Vilnius concerts, but also to performances by Anželika Cholina.

“For me, the performances, the open-air operas have many more colors than those seen indoors,” said the interlocutor. – However, I would prefer to choose dance instead of opera. I think Angelina Cholina’s greyhound will be impressive, it is worth not to miss ”.