Saturday Night is Music Night!
Sat 27 Jun
|The Anvil, Basingstoke
Kasparas Mikužis is a young Lithuanian pianist celebrated for his artistry and versatility. He has performed at some of Europe’s most renowned venues, including Wigmore Hall in London and Concertgebouw Hall in Amsterdam, as well as at London Fashion Week and the Lithuanian Presidential Palace.
Time & Location
27 Jun 2026, 19:30 – 21:45
The Anvil, Basingstoke, Churchill Way, RG21 7QR, UK
About the Event
This vibrant concert opens with Smetana’s Bartered Bride—a joyful and lively overture that sets a celebratory tone. Rising star and Classic FM favourite Kasparas Mikuzis, a young Lithuanian pianist known for his artistry and versatility, joins the orchestra to perform Gershwin’s energetic, jazz-infused Piano Concerto.
Timeless favourites such as the Blue Danube Waltz and the iconic theme from Desert Island Discs need no introduction. In contrast, Arturo Márquez’s Conga del Fuego, though less familiar, brings irresistible Latin American flair with catchy rhythms and lyrical melodies.
The season concludes on a high note with The Suite Antipodean, composed by our conductor Stephen Scotchmer. Inspired by his recent travels to Australia, this imaginative work blends sea shanties with elements of Aboriginal music to evoke the rich cultural landscape of the continent.