The festival’s most significant evening brought together more than 200 performers from Lithuania, Sweden, and the United States, accompanied by an impressive festive program and a special surprise.

As part of the unique Open To The World festival, ISM Bel Canto Choir Vilnius presents exceptional content and a memorable concert experience. On 6 December 2025, the stage at LSSO Concert Hall united the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra, Sweden’s leading male choir Zero8, Lithuania’s premier boys’ choir Dagilėlis, American vocalist Jamal Moore, and the ISM Bel Canto Choir Vilnius.

The centerpiece of the program was the premiere of Exodus, a new work for two choirs and orchestra by Zero8’s Artistic Director and conductor Rasmus Krigström, composed especially for the Open To The World festival. The concert also featured contemporary choral music, original pop arrangements, and selections from the soundtrack of the video game Civilization.

The festival’s final concert took on an unexpected personal dimension. In front of a surprised audience and performers alike, the choir’s friend Jamal Moore proposed to his partner, Alexis Jones. His gesture was met with enthusiastic applause and cheers of support. A palpable sense of emotion and joy filled the hall, and Alexis, hearing the decisive question and receiving the engagement ring, did not hide her emotion or tears.

Photos by Mantas Gudzinevičius and Domas Rimeika.

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