Jacob Collier su Take 6 ir LKO

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 the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra. 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. These are 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 Grammy Awards. „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 Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra will add yet another dimension to the program. Its participation came at the specific request of the artists and the evening’s conductor: Jacob Collier, who performs with orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Orchestre de Paris and BBC Symphony Orchestra, was looking for more than an orchestra for this Vilnius program. He was looking for a sensitive musical partner able to respond to the polyphony, rhythmic vitality and improvisational freedom of his music.

The program 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, together with one of Lithuania’s most distinguished orchestras, is a rare and musically exceptional occasion.

Jacob Collier Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0QWrMNukfcVOmgEU0FEDyD?si=oCFfkbEhT2aEk95NDJpoNw

Jacob Collier YouTube: https://youtube.com/@jacobcollier?si=TCtxiQvZkwlMeC-p

Take 6 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/31zQEL3ARiYe63jn3jtM18?si=6prkyG_BSdSRZnreSFNCfw

Take 6 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@take6official?si=9l_HtiN80iOEEuyh