in 2001 graduated from the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theater (teacher J. Černius and Prof. A. Budrys). In 2002-2003, he did an internship in the USA with prof. L. Maxey. in 2003 participated in the symposium of clarinetists in Oklahoma (USA) and master classes led by R.Hawley, B. Harra, R.Morales. A. Žiura is a laureate of national and international competitions, participated in many Lithuanian and foreign festivals. As a soloist and member of various ensembles, he performed in Denmark, USA, Japan, France, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany. He has given solo concerts with the Lithuanian National Symphony, Lithuanian, St. Christopher's, "Kremerata Baltica", Klaipėda chamber orchestras, "Vilniaus", "Kremeratini", "Chordos" string quartets, ensemble "Muzika Humana", VPIO "Trimitas". Since 1998 is a soloist of the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra.
