May 9
17:30
FREE ADMISSION
LMTA KLAIPĖDA FACULTY CONCERT HALL
Pau Casals Foundation 2024 Laureate Concert
Soloist: Yo Kitamura (cello, Japan)
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Meet the new-generation cello prodigy from Japan—Yo Kitamura—whose heartfelt and virtuosic performance captivates from the very first note. Following in the footsteps of the legendary Pablo Casals, this young talent invites you to a concert that will be a true source of inspiration. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear a rising cello star who is already shaping the world of classical music.
Pablo Casals (1876–1973) was one of the most legendary figures in the art of cello performance. A Catalan composer, performer, and humanist, his works are an essential part of cellists’ repertoires worldwide. Following the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, he went into exile in 1939 and, from 1957, lived in Puerto Rico, where he passed away in 1973. In 1972, alongside his wife Marta Casals, the legendary cellist established the private Pau Casals Foundation. Since 1984, the foundation has awarded the International Pablo Casals Prizes and grants to young cellists, supporting their studies and artistic development under the guidance of renowned teachers. Over the years, more than fifty young cellists have received these prestigious awards. The winner of the 2024 First Prize is Yo Kitamura (Japan), whom the audience of the Klaipėda Cello Festival will have the privilege to hear.
INFORMATION FOR CONCERT GOERS
The event may be photographed and filmed. Photos and videos will be used on Klaipėda Concert Hall’s social media pages and other communication channels. By attending the event, you confirm that you are aware of and agree to the use of non-identifying video material for the promotion of the event. If you wish to have any photo featuring your image removed, please contact gidone.vaitkuviene@koncertusale.lt or +370 650 17 988.
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