Having successfully launched its third edition, Vilnius Spring Festival is gaining momentum — following its opening premiere at the National Gallery of Art, the festival invites audiences this Thursday, May 14, to another exceptional musical encounter. Arriving in Vilnius for the very first time is the world-renowned Danish trio Dreamers’ Circus — among the leading creators of contemporary Nordic music, whose performances have taken them across the globe, from Europe to North America and Japan.

This year, Vilnius Spring Festival is dedicated to Nordic music, and the appearance of Dreamers’ Circus has become one of the programme’s most anticipated highlights. “This is music that speaks a universal language — at once deeply traditional and strikingly contemporary. Artists like these expand the very boundaries of the genre,” says the festival’s initiator and director of the St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra, Nerijus Masevičius.

From a spontaneous late-night jam session in Copenhagen to some of the world’s leading stages, Dreamers’ Circus have become one of the most innovative ensembles in Nordic folk music. Their work blends Nordic folk traditions, the lyricism of classical music, jazz improvisation, and contemporary energy, while their live performances combine precision with spontaneous, vibrant stage presence. The trio consists of three outstanding musicians: Nikolaj Busk (piano, accordion), Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen (violin), and Ale Carr (cittern). Their diverse musical backgrounds — from traditional folk to classical performance — merge on stage into a hypnotic and deeply expressive sound.

Over more than a decade, Dreamers’ Circus have released seven albums and were awarded the title of “Special Ensemble” by the Danish Arts Foundation. Their latest album, Handed On, explores themes of musical heritage, transmission, and constant renewal — themes that resonate strongly within today’s cultural landscape.

Critics have repeatedly emphasized the uniqueness of the ensemble, while in live performances the trio creates a special connection with audiences — listeners are invited not only to hear the music, but to experience it as a journey in which tradition becomes alive, pulsating, and ever-changing.

The evening of May 14 promises to become one of the festival’s defining moments — an encounter with music that transcends geographical and genre boundaries, connects different cultures, and opens new horizons of listening.

Vilnius Spring Festival concerts take place at the National Gallery of Art and continue throughout May.
More information: springfestival.lt