On July 11, three different yet closely resonating musical worlds will come together for a special occasion: British phenomenon Jacob Collier, the legendary vocal sextet Take 6, and an orchestra assembled especially for this evening. The program will be conducted by a guest from the United Kingdom—conductor and violinist Suzie Collier, the first shaper of Jacob Collier’s musical world.
In contemporary music, Collier’s name represents original thinking, multilayered sound, and a rare ability to connect different traditions. First gaining global attention as a teenager, the artist is now a seven-time Grammy winner, creating an organic musical language in which jazz harmonies, choral polyphony, pop melody, an R&B sensibility, and classical precision function as a unified whole. In live performances, Collier captivates audiences with his energy and improvisational freedom—concerts where the audience naturally becomes part of the creative process, and his playful stage presence highlights the emotional pulse of the music.
Joining this evening will also be Take 6, one of the most influential vocal ensembles in the world, which has shaped the modern traditions of a cappella, gospel, and jazz vocals. Their precise, richly layered sound has inspired generations of performers and earned international recognition along with numerous awards, including several Grammys. Take 6 was an early source of inspiration for Collier—the impressions from concerts he attended as a child eventually grew into a creative dialogue that today is mutual and alive.
The orchestra assembled especially for this evening will add yet another dimension to the program. It will be conducted by Suzie Collier—a British conductor, violinist, and honorary member of the Royal Academy of Music. Jacob Collier has often said that it was she who taught him to think polyphonically, to listen to choral music, to recognize the colors of harmony, and to trust his creative intuition. The meeting of mother and son on stage is a rare and musically exceptional occasion.
The concert promises an evening where different generations and musical worlds will meet, and where Vilnius will become the place where this musical language sounds with a single voice.
On July 15, powerful jazz and soul music will fill the Grand Courtyard of the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, as Gregory Porter takes the stage with his band. One of the most prominent vocalists in the world, who has built a close connection with Lithuanian audiences, promises an evening where the soul will want to dance to the rhythm of freedom. The program will blend Porter’s deep, resonant timbre with the groove created by his band—a combination that gives the music body, movement, and an easy, free-flowing stage energy.
Over more than a decade, Porter has gathered listeners who appreciate his voice, warmth, and clear musical pulse. Critics, including The New York Times, have highlighted his ability to unite the tradition of jazz with the sound of contemporary soul—a combination that audiences in Vilnius have also strongly embraced. In recent years, Porter has performed around the world—from major European concert halls to international festivals—drawing full audiences everywhere he goes. His performance in the capital in 2026 will become part of this vibrant and open line of concerts.
The story of the artist who grew up under the California sun is full of turns. From the football field to restaurant kitchens in Brooklyn, from late-night bars in New York to major stages around the world—this journey shaped Porter’s sound, where experience, sensitivity, and a powerful voice come together. His debut album, released in 2010, opened the door to an international career, and soon Porter received his first Grammy nomination. Songs such as “L-O-V-E,” “Hey Laura,” “Christmas Wish,” “Everything’s Not Lost,” “Smile,” “Somebody,” and “Holding On” have become constant companions to his audience—tracks recognizable from the very first notes.