Anyone who has read ‘Vilnius Poker’ by Ričardas Gavelis has probably imagined what Vilnius was like for Vytautas Vargalys, the protagonist of the novel. But in what ways does his worldview inspire contemporary residents of Vilnius and make us think?
Six young Lithuanian composers have chosen to express their interpretations through contemporary music composed specifically for the places in the capital mentioned in the book. As part of the 2018 ‘Music in Space’ festival, the organisers created a musical journey, which the festival team has now transformed into an itinerary for an independent excursion for students of ‘Neakivaizdinis Vilnius’.
Alongside excerpts from the novel, you will find musical pieces, so we recommend wearing headphones and listening to the specially composed music at each stop along the route inspired by ‘Vilnius Poker’.
