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 Kaziukas Fair
Date: March 4 – 6, 2012
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Each year on the first days of March, Vilnius Old Town streets are flooded with the uproar of weekend of Kaziukas. It is abound with the attendance of folk artisans and craftsmen. The Kaziukas fair attracts artists not only from the most remote Lithuanian places but also from neighbouring countries. The fair not only boasts with items for sale, but also with events. Music, children’s concerts and competitions will take place throughout the entire festival on the stage in the Tymas quarter.
The festival of St. Casimir the patron saint of Lithuanian was born in the 17th century to whom this fair was dedicated to in the 19th century. It is one other most remarkable calendar festivals with deep traditions, each time presenting ingenious handworks, and having no rivals in the surrounding areas. The fair attracts several hundred thousands of visitors.
The second day of the fair will feature a festive theatrical procession with participation, as in old times, of the most famous artisans and promoters of folk art and ancient crafts. The procession of artisans and craftsmen along the Vilnius streets will be special because it manifests the unity of artists, and their determination to strive for common goals under the same flag. The fair will begin in Gedimino Prospect, and will stretch to the Tymo quarters. The uninterrupted procession will continue for about 2 km.
All the Performances of Grand Piano of Tchaikovsky's Works
 Date: March 3, 2012
Location: Congress Hall
Event starts: 7 pm
Grand piano player and virtuoso Alexander Paley, who as some magnet attracts audience on the world stages by giving charismatic performances, prepared a new program upon his return to the stage of Congress House. Every time the artist surprises his audience by taking complex musical challenges. In 2006 together with Lithuanian State Symphonic Orchestra and conductor G. Rinkevicius, Alexander Paley performed all the concerts for grand piano of L. Van Beethoven works. At this time performer presents his audience with one more challenge – he is going to give all three concerts of grand piano of P. Tchaikovsky’s works.
Ticket prices:
For adults: 20 - 70 Lt
Lithuanian National Ope ra and Ballet Theatre
| March 2 and March 3, Friday, 6:35 PM |
| Leonard Bernstein |
| CANDIDE |
| an operetta in 2 acts sung in English / Lithuanian |
In concert
Conductor Martynas Staškus |
| 35,45,55,65,80,200 Lt. |
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