October 23, 2025 at Kauno valstybineje filharmonijoje, one of the most prominent cellists on the international music scene, Kristina Reiko Cooper (USA), returns to Kaunas. Her friendship with Constantine Orbelian, principal conductor of the Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra, began several years ago and has since led to a number of exceptional projects. Together, they have recorded a music album and presented the world premiere of composer Lera Auerbach’s symphony dedicated to Chiune Sugihara and his heroic deed. Kristina also took part in a special concert at the Kaunas Cathedral Basilica alongside world renowned soprano Asmik Grigorian, Ukrainian tenor Dmytro Popov, the Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra, and the Kaunas State Choir. A recording of this concert has been broadcast on Europe’s leading culture and arts channel “ARTE”.
