Concert institution "Vilnius" State Choir
“Koncertinė Įstaiga Valstybinis Choras "Vilnius"' events
About “Koncertinė Įstaiga Valstybinis Choras "Vilnius"' “Koncertinė Įstaiga Valstybinis Choras "Vilnius"' is a professional ensemble whose activities are based on the culture of performance, versatility and a strong educational mission. The choir is unique in that it not only upholds the traditions of choral music, but also actively keeps pace with today's artistic trends by disseminating masterpieces of Lithuanian music and presenting works by contemporary Lithuanian composers. Scope of activities and innovations “Koncertinė Įstaiga Valstybinis Choras "Vilnius"' is committed to the promotion of Lithuanian music, presenting premieres of new works every year and implementing exceptional projects. The choir has released 15 CDs and 300 recordings are held in the Lithuanian National Radio and Television, demonstrating the choir's mastery and creative versatility. The company's repertoire is constantly updated to combine academic and light music, allowing the ensemble to show its artistic versatility. Under the leadership of Artūras Dambrauskas, a renowned Lithuanian choir conductor and pedagogue, the choir implements changes in its creative strategy, leading to innovative, versatile and modern works. Educational activities and the International St. James Festival The choir, which is always active in concert, takes care of the dissemination of choral art by organising playful and attractive programmes especially for children. Since 2011, the choir has been a member of the International St. James Festival. The choir has been organising the St. James Festival since 2011, which has become an integral part of Vilnius' cultural life. Every autumn, the festival colours the city with the sounds of sacred music, attracting a wide audience. Management and artistic leadership Doc. Artūras Dambrauskas, who has been the director of the Vilnius State Choir since 2015, is not only the head of the Department of Music Theory and Pedagogy at the VMU Academy of Music, but is also the head of the Department of Music Theory and Pedagogy of the International St. He is also the Artistic Director of the St. James Festival. His artistic direction of the choir is focused on changes in the creative strategy, combining different genres of music and giving the ensemble the opportunity to reveal its artistic potential even more widely. Conclusion “Koncertinė Įstaiga Valstybinis Choras "Vilnius"' is an exceptional ensemble whose activities are focused on the quality of music, creativity and professionalism. The choir not only spreads the beauty of Lithuanian music, but also actively participates in cultural life, contributes to music education and international cooperation, consolidating its place as one of the best choirs in Lithuania.