The International Festival of Old Music in Kretinga draws visitors through the expertise of its artistic director, Rodrigo Calveyra, a renowned performer in the genre, and the unique historical centerpiece of the event: the 1680 Lithuanian organs housed within the Prussian monastery in Kretinga. For the festival’s anniversary year, the main program is scheduled to run from July 30th through August 16th. Attendees can anticipate seven concerts featuring a diverse array of musicians and ensembles.
The participating artists hail from numerous countries, including Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, France, Spain, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, ensuring a rich tapestry of international musical talent. Rodrigo Calveyra reflected on the festival’s inception, noting that ten years prior, he and producer Renata Dubinskaite initiated the event. The primary goal was to ensure that the magnificent old organs in Kretinga could fully realize their potential through dedicated musical performance.
The festival continues to celebrate the deep connection between historical architecture and classical music. By presenting world-class performances centered around these venerable instruments, the event preserves the cultural significance of the old Lithuanian musical tradition. The combination of the site’s history and the high caliber of the contemporary music ensures that the festival remains a major cultural highlight for lovers of historical soundscapes.
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