For the first time in Lithuania, world-famous countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński will perform – one of today's brightest opera stars, who has performed in the most famous opera houses. The countertenor brings to Vilnius a musical sensation that has captivated audiences a concert "#LetsBaRock", in which JJ Orlińskis appears not only with pianist Aleksander Dębicz, but also with the band - is a stunning mix of baroque and contemporary, jazz, pop-rock music. This exclusive concert is organized by "Vilnius Festivaliai" on September 23 at the LVSO Concert Hall in Vilnius.
One of the most beloved and celebrated opera stars of the decade, Orliński, with an “angelic voice” (The Sunday Times), gives “enchanting” (The Guardian), sold-out live performances in prestigious concert halls and opera houses around the world. The performer has performed at London’s Royal Albert Hall and Wigmore Hall, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, the Royal Opera of Versailles, Hamburg’s Elbe Philharmonic, the Edinburgh Festival, and more.
The countertenor has established himself as one of the world's most celebrated artists, consistently triumphing both on stage and in recordings. He has been called "the first opera superstar to conquer Gen Z" (Telegraph Luxury magazine), has a legion of fans worldwide and hundreds of thousands of followers on social media platforms. In addition to his musical career, Orliński also has experience as a model and opinion leader - he has collaborated with world-famous brands such as Netflix, Louis Vuitton, Levi's, Nike, BMW, Lacoste and MAC Cosmetics. Another unexpected side of this artist - Orliński also dances breakdance and has won awards in various competitions.
Recording exclusively with Warner Classics/Erato, the countertenor has earned critical acclaim for his recordings of undiscovered gems of early music, and his 2023 album Beyond was named one of the best classical albums of 2023 by The Times.
In Vilnius, Orliński will perform with Aleksander Dębicz, one of the most versatile Polish pianists and composers. The essential points of support for this artist’s work are improvisation and his own original music, often combined with the works of old classical masters. For example, Dębicz’s album “Invention” (Warner Classics, 2018) features his own interpretations of Johann Sebastian Bach’s inventions and symphonies, as well as Dębicz’s original works inspired by Bach and hip-hop. The artist is also not indifferent to film music – for a decade now, he has been creating music for films, radio dramas, and theater performances, and this is currently his main area of activity. The composer and pianist also actively collaborates with other artists and together creates artistic programs in which he combines classical music with improvisation. One of such artists is Orliński, with whom the artistic partnership began while still at university, and became especially active during the pandemic. Since 2020. They perform together and present unusual arrangements of Baroque music and original compositions.
The duo's goal is to present old music to a modern audience in an attractive way, preserving its beauty. Their latest project, "#LetsBaRock", is a collection of works by Baroque composers Georg Friedrich Händel, Antonio Vivaldi, Henry Purcell, Claudio Monteverdi and Francesco Nicola Fago, arranged by Dębicz and several of his own opuses. The artists shared about "#LetsBaRock": "We created something like covers of Baroque songs and arias. In our version, the Baroque works sound decidedly modern, but retain their character, although we changed some accents. For example, the piece "Oblivion", based on the aria "Oblivion soave" from Monteverdi's opera "The Coronation of Popeye", remains a kind of lullaby - but in our version it resembles a dreamy trance-style piece. "And "Vedro", based on Vivaldi's aria "Vedrò con mio diletto", with its cinematic sound emphasizes the drama of a man who cannot live without his beloved and may remind you of an epic film," the creators said.
World-renowned countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński – with his band and audience enchanted by the mix of baroque and contemporary music styles “#LetsBaRock” – will perform in Vilnius on September 23 at the LVSO Concert Hall. Tickets are distributed by “Bilietai.lt”, this exclusive concert is organized by “Vilniaus festivaliai”.
