The Vilnius Cathedral Basilica is set to host the tenth anniversary of the \u2018Vox organi Cathedralis\u2019 organ music festival. Running from June 14 to September 20, 2026, the event features a series of 16 free concerts designed to bridge the musical traditions of Vilnius with some of Europe\u2019s most historic cathedrals.<\/p>\n
All concerts are free and open to the general public. Performances take place at the Vilnius Cathedral Basilica, located at \u0160ventaragio g. 1, Vilnius.<\/p>\n
Festival Dates: June 14 \u2013 September 20, 2026.
\nPerformance Times: Midday recitals are held every Thursday at 12:00, with special weekend performances typically scheduled at 16:00.
\nAdmission: All 16 concerts in the series are free of charge.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s festival program explores the rich heritage of sacred music across the continent. Each performance is dedicated to a specific European landmark, including Notre-Dame de Paris, Westminster Abbey in London, Riga Cathedral, St. Mark\u2019s Basilica in Venice, and the Cathedral of Seville. The repertoire spans from the early Renaissance to the 21st century.<\/p>\n
The opening concert on June 14 at 16:00 is dedicated to the Day of Mourning and Hope. Organists Vida Prekeryt\u0117, Gra\u017eina Kop\u016bstien\u0117, and Dovil\u0117 Savickait\u0117 will perform works by Western European masters alongside Lithuanian composers such as Juozas Naujalis, Mikalojus Konstantinas \u010ciurlionis, and Onut\u0117 Narbutait\u0117. The performance also honors the legacy of the late Professor Leopoldas Digrys and long-time cathedral organist Bernardas Vasiliauskas.<\/p>\n
The festival concludes with two notable performances in September, both beginning at 16:00:<\/p>\n
September 13: A solo recital by Vilnius Cathedral organist Egl\u0117 Rudokait\u0117, featuring 17th-century North German masterworks and J.S. Bach\u2019s organ symphony.
\nSeptember 20: A performance by Professor Matthias Maierhofer from the Freiburg Minster in Germany. A laureate of the 2003 M. K. \u010ciurlionis Competition, Maierhofer will present works by Bach, Mozart, and Franck.<\/p>\n
The festival continues a tradition established in 1969, when the German firm Alexander Schuke Orgelbau Potsdam installed a major modern organ in the Vilnius Cathedral. Today, the \u2018Vox organi Cathedralis\u2019 festival, organized by the National Organists Association, aims to maintain the cathedral\u2019s status as a significant center for organ art in Europe, providing free access to high-caliber performances in a historic setting.<\/p>\n
Are the concerts at the Vilnius Cathedral free?<\/p>\n
Yes, all 16 concerts in the Vox organi Cathedralis festival are free of charge.<\/p>\n
When does the festival take place?<\/p>\n
The festival runs from June 14 to September 20, 2026.<\/p>\n
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