1950-1961 studied at Vilnius secondary art school, 1961-1963 and 1966-1969. studied at the LSSR Conservatory (Eduard Balsis composition class).

Since 1968 worked at the Lithuanian Television and Radio Committee - music editor, 1970-1977. sound operator and director. 1977-1990 Sound operator of the Lithuanian Film Studio, editor of the Script Editorial Board.

1990-1997 Artistic Director of the Lithuanian Opera and Ballet Theatre. 1997-2002 Vice Minister of Culture, 2002-2009 Secretary of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania. Since 1972 Member of the Lithuanian Composers' Union, 1979. elected chairman of the board of the Music Fund of this union. Since 1982 Member of the Union of Lithuanian Cinematographers