September 17, 2025 (Wednesday)
7:00 PM
The White Synagogue in Sejny
Tickets: 45/50 PLN (available before the concert)
The program features Jewish liturgical and traditional music interpreted by three outstanding artists. The renowned cantor Isidoro Abramowicz (Israel–Argentina) opens the door to the world of Hebrew songs, filled with deep spiritual meaning and emotional intensity. He is joined by cellist Gleb Pyšniak and accordionist Tadas Motiečius, whose improvisational freedom and subtle musicality create an intimate atmosphere – both in their collaborations with the cantor and in duo performances.
The audience will hear works by Joseph Achron, traditional Jewish songs, and compositions by other artists that present prayer as a form of musical expression and cultural heritage.
About the Performers:
ISIDORO ABRAMOWICZ (Israel–Argentina, cantor)
Isidoro Abramowicz is one of the leading figures in contemporary Jewish liturgical music in Europe. Since 2019, he has served as the cantor and music director of the Pestalozzistraße Synagogue in Berlin – a liberal Jewish center known for its exceptional musical tradition rooted in the work of Louis Lewandowski.
Born in Buenos Aires, Abramowicz is known for reviving forgotten liturgical pieces and for his sacred music concerts that organically blend past and present. For Abramowicz, being a cantor is not only an art form but also a form of prayer.
GLEB PYŠNIAK (cello)
Born in Vilnius, cellist Gleb Pyšniak is one of Lithuania’s most distinguished musicians, performing actively across Europe, the USA, and Asia. He has studied with global masters such as Yo-Yo Ma, Mstislav Rostropovich, and Ivry Gitlis.
Since 2019, Pyšniak has been teaching at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and serves as the artistic director of the Kintai Festival, the Joseph Achron International Festival, and the Christmas Festival in Vilnius.
TADAS MOTIEČIUS (accordion)
Tadas Motiečius is a multiple award-winner in national and international competitions and a participant in seminars, festivals, and artistic projects.
He is currently one of Lithuania’s most active accordionists, representing the art of accordion performance at the highest level in prestigious events both nationally and internationally.
Motiečius engages in unique artistic projects involving theatre artists and musicians from various genres, combining accordion with chamber, contemporary, jazz, and vocal music. He frequently performs as a soloist with Lithuania’s leading orchestras and chamber ensembles.