Brief History of the Piano

How did the modern piano come into being? Are a piano and a pianino the same thing, or are they different instruments? What is the relationship between the piano and the harpsichord – is it a sibling, a parent, or perhaps a great-grandparent? Tomo Daukanto’s animated film on the history of the piano will answer these questions and more. Additionally, young pianists from the Klaipėda Jeronimas Kačinskas Music School and the Eduardo Balsys Arts Gymnasium will be involved. They will perform some of the most beautiful and lively pieces for piano, ranging from Johann Sebastian Bach's Prelude in C major to Scott Joplin's ragtime "The Entertainer" and music by Yann Tiersen, the composer of the film "Amélie from Montmartre." The young musicians will also share insights about these works. The musical-animated narrative about the history of the piano will be enhanced by drawings created by children.

*The ticket price includes a €1.40 service fee for the Kakava.lt system. This fee is not subject to discount.

The event may be photographed and filmed. Photos and videos will be used on the Klaipėda Concert Hall’s social media accounts and other communication platforms. By attending the event, you acknowledge that you are aware of this and agree that non-identifying images of you may be used to publicize the event. If you wish to have a posted photo featuring your image removed, please contact: gidone.vaitkuviene@koncertusale.lt, +370 650 17 988.

• 10% for groups (20 or more people);
• 50% for students, schoolchildren, and seniors;
• 50% for children under 7 years old (for educational programs);
• 50% – for disabled persons, upon presenting proof of disability;
• 100% for designated assistants accompanying disabled persons. A €1.40 service fee applies to the tickets. This fee is not subject to discount. Upon arrival at the event, you must present valid disability and assistant certificates to the ticket inspector. The name and surname on both the disability certificate and the assistant's certificate must match;
• 100% for students from Klaipėda art schools (Klaipėda Stasys Šimkus Conservatory, Klaipėda Juozas Karosas Music School, Klaipėda Eduardas Balsys Art Gymnasium, Klaipėda Jeronimas Kačinskas Music School, Klaipėda Faculty of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, Klaipėda Adomas Brakas Art School, Klaipėda Vydūnas Gymnasium). Discount applies only with a valid art school certificate. A €1.40 service fee applies to the tickets. Tickets can only be purchased at the Klaipėda Concert Hall ticket office.
• Discounts do not apply to the KAKAVA LT service fee (€1.40).