Ms. Mašanauskaitė’s recital programs often include rarely heard works by Friedrich Cerha, Wolfgang Rihm, Sergei Lyapunov, Nikolai Medtner, and Lili Boulanger alongside more traditional works in the canon. The resulting concert programs captivate audiences, offering listeners the opportunity to discover new works and re-discover familiar pieces cast in new contexts.
Monika’s purpose is to create a shared sense of generosity and community in concert spaces by uncovering the stories hidden behind every piece of music—about us and the world we live in.
Among her honours are commendations for her international musical achievements from Lithuanian Presidents Valdas Adamkus and Dalia Grybauskaitė. The 1st prize winner at the Josep Mirabent I Migrans Chamber Music Competition (Sitges, Spain), Monika also was first prize at the Tonia and Tania Webster Competition (Glasgow, Scotland), where she was recognized for her performances of rarely played Russian piano repertoire.
