{"id":6341,"date":"2022-04-25T18:25:35","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T15:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/na.sofard.dev\/?p=6341"},"modified":"2026-10-30T17:04:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T15:04:42","slug":"a-performance-by-renowned-pianist-darius-mazhintas-in-irpin-a-city-of-heroes-in-support-of-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/na.sofard.dev\/en\/a-performance-by-renowned-pianist-darius-mazhintas-in-irpin-a-city-of-heroes-in-support-of-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"A performance by renowned pianist Darius Mazhintas in Irpin, a city of heroes, in support of Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the city of heroes, Irpeni – a performance by the outstanding pianist Darius Mazhintas in support of Ukraine\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Central cultural center in Irpen<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

St. Soborna, 183\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

April 26, 2022<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

11:00<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

In honor of the destroyed city of heroes, who loyally and at the cost of their lives restrained the Russians’ attack on the capital, Chopin will be performed on the piano in the open air against the background of the destroyed historical building of culture.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

On April 26, 2022, next to the Central House of Culture in Irpen, a distinguished performance will take place pianist Darius Majintas.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The performer arrived in Ukraine and will play Chopin’s insightful nocturnes in war-ravaged Irpen, as a manifestation of love for Ukraine, deep respect for defenders and civilians of the city and country.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Darius Majintas – Vice-president and artistic director of the Canadian Foundation “Looking at the Stars” in the European Union, a graduate of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theater, laureate of numerous national and international awards. Due to his exceptional musical sensibility and talent, as well as forms of expression and unique interpretations, the performer is recognized in the Republic of Lithuania and in the world.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The video of the speech will be used to disseminate information in the world with the aim of drawing attention to the feat and tragedy of Irpen, Kyiv region and Ukraine.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The speech was organized by the efforts of the Canadian Foundation “Looking at the Stars”, with the assistance of the NGO “All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum” in Ukraine, the volunteer initiative “People-Army” and the mayor of Irpinsky.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The Central House of Culture in Irpen is a cultural monument. In its destroyed premises, you can now see the metal frames of two burnt pianos.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

For media comments after the performance, the following will be available:<\/p>\n

Performer Darius Majintas – Vice President of the Canadian Foundation “Looking at the Stars”<\/p>\n

Oleksandr Markushyn, Irpin Mayor-Commander of the Voluntary Formation of Irpin City Territorial Community No. 1<\/p>\n

Margarita Shteinberg – executive director of the “Looking at the Stars” Foundation<\/p>\n

Photo: from the Facebook page PianistDariusMazintas<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n

Contact: Yaryna Yasinevych 0636286869\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

For reference\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

“Looking at the Stars” Foundation<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Registered federal charity and based in Toronto. The organization’s mission is to provide world-class classical music to organizations and institutions whose members cannot experience live classical music in a traditional setting, or to those who do not have access to traditional venues.<\/em><\/p>\n

https:\/\/lookingatthestars.org\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

NGO “All-Ukrainian Democratic Forum”<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

A public organization that contributes to the comprehensive development of Ukrainian culture, international cooperation in the field of culture and intercultural dialogue, the development of the media environment in Ukraine, the professional skills of journalists, the increase of quality content, the creation of conditions for the satisfaction and protection of legal, social, creative, national-cultural, economic, legal and other interests of its members and society. And during the war, he carries out volunteer and humanitarian initiatives.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>https:\/\/demforum.org\/<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Darius Magintas<\/strong> – Vice-president and artistic director of the Canadian Foundation “Looking at the Stars” in the European Union.<\/em><\/p>\n

Due to his exceptional musical sensibility and talent, as well as charming forms of expression and unique interpretations, Darius Majintas has already won the recognition of the Republic of Lithuania. A graduate of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theater, laureate of numerous national and international music competitions.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

The list of music festivals in which the pianist participated included Aspen Music Festival, Westchester Piano Festival (USA), Summerakademie (Germany) and Holland Music Session (Netherlands).\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

In 2013-2014, he held the position of Deputy Minister of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania. Mr. Majintas has given successful concerts in the great halls of the world, such as the Berlin Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall in New York and London’s Wigmore Hall.<\/em><\/p>\n

The pianist has recorded several albums, including a solo album in 2011 with works by Bach, Beethoven, and Scriabin.<\/em><\/p>\n

In 2020, Mr. Majintas joined Looking at the Stars as Vice President and Artistic Director in the European Union and successfully played his first pilot concert in a Lithuanian prison.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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