Lithuanian Culture Institute

Lithuanian Culture Guide

  • Cornelius Hell

    Cornelius Hell

    Cornelius Hell (born in Salzburg, 1956) is a writer, critic, translator and lecturer. He studied Germanic philology and Catholic theology. Since …

  • Beata Kalęba

    Beata Kalęba

  • Brevis Chamber Choir

    Brevis Chamber Choir

      Brevis was founded in 1990 as a vocal ensemble at the Church of St Casimir in Vilnius. A handful …

  • Aidija Chamber Choir

    Aidija Chamber Choir

      Aidija Chamber Choir was founded in 1989, on the initiative of the conductor Romualdas Gražinis. Most of its members are …

  • Trys Keturiose

    Trys Keturiose

      Since 1981, the group Trys Keturiose has specialised in performing sutartinės, traditional Lithuanian polyphonic songs . These are distinguished by their …

  • Evaldas Vyčinas

    Evaldas Vyčinas

    Evaldas Vyčinas, an ethnomusicologist, instrumentalist and singer, has reconstructed and brought back to life a variety of early Lithuanian folk …

  • Edgaras Montvidas

    Edgaras Montvidas

    Edgaras Montvidas is a much-sought-after lyrical tenor, often praised by critics for his musical intelligence and his style, and his …

  • Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra

    Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra

      The Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra (LCO) is one of the most internationally acclaimed orchestras in Lithuania. Formed in 1960 by …

  • Petras Geniušas

    Petras Geniušas

      The pianist Petras Geniušas is one of Lithuania’s most versatile and adventurous performers. His musical interests go far beyond …

  • Mūza Rubackytė

    Mūza Rubackytė

    Mūza Rubackytė is a phenomenal pianist, whose long and impressive career has ensured her a special place in Lithuanian music.  …

  • Čiurlionis Quartet

    Čiurlionis Quartet

      The Čiurlionis Quartet represents the finest tradition of chamber music making in Lithuania. Named after Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875-1911), …

  • David Geringas

    David Geringas

      The cellist and conductor David Geringas belongs to Europe’s musical elite. His unusually broad repertoire, from early baroque to …