Since 1959 sang in the boys' choir "Ažuoliukas". 1979 graduated from the Lithuanian State Conservatory (currently the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre). Since this year, he is also a soloist of the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theater and a teacher of the Lithuanian Academy of Music, head of the singing department, professor. 1986 People's Artist of the Lithuanian SSR. 2001-2004 Opera Art Director.
Since 2004 Member of the Labor Party, Chairman of the Culture Committee. 2004-2008 2004 elected a member of the Seimas (relinquished his mandate after being appointed as a minister). 2004-2006 Minister of Culture of the Thirteenth Government.
