LITHUANIAN NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Founded in 1940 by Lithuanian composer, conductor and pianist Balys Dvarionas, the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra (LNSO) remains one of the most experienced and reputable symphony orchestras in Lithuania. Over almost seven decades of its artistic development, the orchestra has played a vital role in the development of national culture and musical life. More

JUOZAS DOMARKAS
Mature musical thinking, preference for monumentality, an original and expressive manner of performance, tactful behaviour, musical taste and sense of style – the critics have always praised the most outstanding features of Juozas Domarkas’s talent. More

ROBERTAS ŠERVENIKAS
Robertas Šervenikas – active, productive and authoritative conductor – is often praised for the intensive and diverse creative activities ranging from the first performances of large-scale symphonic compositions by Lithuanian composers to distinctive and mature interpretations of contemporary and classical repertoire. Robertas Šervenikas is numbered among the most talented and professional Lithuanian conductors of his generation. In recognition of his accomplishments, he was awarded the Lithuanian National Arts and Culture Prize in 2005. More

MODESTAS PITRĖNAS
Modestas Pitrėnas is one of the most accomplished and well-known young Lithuanian conductors. Despite his young age, Modestas Pitrėnas has a considerable working experience with various music groups. In recent years Modestas Pitrėnas focuses especially on cooperation with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra. More

LITHUANIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Founded in 1960 by Prof. Saulius Sondeckis (Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, 1960–2004) the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra (LCO) is recognised as one of the finest and most internationally acclaimed Lithuanian orchestras. The LCO was the first among Lithuanian orchestras to make its debut in the West at the Echternach Festival in Luxembourg in 1976, which embarked them on an international career and new possibilities. More

SERGEJ KRYLOV (violin)
Sergej Krylov became well known to the international public after being awarded the First Prize at both the “A. Stradivari” Competition in Cremona and the prestigious “Fritz Kreisler” in Vienna. Among the most important personalities he has worked with, the friendship with Mstislav Rostropovich marks a very significant moment of Krylov’s artistic life. Following his recent successful appearances in Lithuania, Sergej Krylov was invited to take up a long vacant position of artistic director with the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, an appointment which commenced in December 2008. More

VILNIUS STRING QUARTET
The creative work of the Vilnius String Quartet, now spanning more than four decades, has left a distinct trace on Lithuania’s cultural scene. Ever since their debut in 1965, members of the Quartet have consistently polished their musicianship to achieve a deep sense of unanimity, the ability to reveal the deepest layers of music’s meaning, a wide range of sound, colour and emotions, and a sensibility to all the different nuances of interpretation. More

ČIURLIONIS QUARTET
Founded in 1968 and named after the composer, painter and celebrated progenitor of Lithuanian professional music, the Čiurlionis Quartet not only proclaims his name in the world, but also joins in constructing and revealing the Lithuanian cultural identity. In 1989, the ensemble was among the first to receive the prestigious Lithuanian National Arts and Culture Prize. More

MUSICA HUMANA
During more than three decades of its successful career Musica Humana presented many projects dedicated to the great German, French, Italian and English baroque composers. The Ensemble also frequently arranges and performs music form the time of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. Since 1999 Musica Humana has been the resident ensemble of the Kuronian Spit Summer Festival founded by Prof. Algirdas Vizgirda and devoted to baroque, classical and modern Baltic chamber music. More

JUDITA LEITAITĖ (mezzosoprano)
Judita Leitaitė is often described as an exceptionally artistic and prolific musician. Apart from performing major mezzo-soprano parts in classical masterpieces, she does not shun the popular repertoire, including songs by Marlene Dietrich, Edith Piaf, Alexander Vertinsky, Russian romances, French chansons, highlights from the musicals, etc. More