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Initiated several years ago by First Lady Diana Nausėdienė, the Sound of Christmas at the Presidential Palace continues the tradition, inviting Vilnius residents and guests to visit the festively decorated inner courtyard and the historical park of the Presidential Palace. The open Christmas event will run from November 27 to January 7.
On four consecutive Sundays, from 16:00, the Presidential Courtyard will be filled with live Christmas carols and seasonal choral music. Seven children’s, youth and adult choirs—more than 250 choristers from Vilnius, Vilnius District and Kalvarija—will perform. We are pleased to announce that this year on one of the Sundays a German military band will join us.
Traditionally, each Sunday performance will begin with lighting an Advent wreath candle in the Presidential Courtyard, and guests will be invited to enjoy hot tea during the concerts.
Program
December 1, 16:00
Vilnius St. Johns’ Church Gospel Choir “GospelJonai” (Head Conductor Kristina Žaldokaitė)
December 8, 16:00
“Skambėjimas” Association Children’s and Adult Choirs (Kalvarija-Vilnius) (Head Conductor Ausma Sakalauskaitė)
December 15, 16:00
Vilnius Children’s Choir “Ugnelė” (Head Conductor Valerija Skapienė)
December 15, 17:00
Bundeswehr Military Band from Siegburg (Head Conductor Master Sergeant Ogawa-Müller)
December 22, 16:00
Women’s Choir Viva (Head Conductor Vilija Mažintaitė)
Vilnius Mixed Choir Sonoros (Head Conductor Valerija Skapienė)
The inner courtyard and the historical park of the Presidential Palace are open to visitors throughout the holiday period, from November 27 to January 7.
Weekdays: 18:00–21:00
Fridays: 17:00–21:00
Weekends: 12:00–21:00