We are Lithuania!

We are Lithuania! – that‘s our motto, spiced with a new creative breakthrough. Ensemble “LIETUVA” consisting of you, me and all of us together. True, authentic, with a long history of its own as an ensemble, genuine and growing together. Highly professional, stylized and authentic Lithuanian folk art – songs, dancing, instrumental music, unique national instruments, colourful costumes and true spirit of Lithuania!

MISSION: Leader of the national performing arts, presenting Lithuanian identity and inspiring pride in living history.

VISION: World-recognized innovators of Lithuanian national performing arts.

VALUES: High quality, fostering the country’s identity, spread of national art in the regions, community spirit, courage to create.

CORE VALUE: Living history

The State Ensemble “Lietuva” is the only professional choir, dance and orchestra ensemble in the Baltic States. Today, “Lietuva” is moving in a new creative direction – presenting Lithuania’s identity in a relevant and contemporary way and inspiring pride in our country’s living history. Living history is a relevant story, conveyed in a modern and inspiring way through the performing arts. Bringing historical events to life on stage, reminding us that memories are only alive as long as we ourselves cherish and bear witness to them, is the essence of the ensemble’s work.

Through the blending of different genres of music, unique dance, music and theatre productions, it seeks to find an innovative sound and expression of folk music to engage audiences of all ages. The ensemble represents Lithuania and presents our country’s cultural heritage – Lithuanian folk performing arts, traditions, music, expressive folk dances and authentic national costumes.

Combining different genres allows to create not only high-level but original art as well. In addition, we work on joint projects with the Lithuanian Armed Forces Orchestra, the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theater, rock, folklore, singing poetry and popular music artists.

One of the most breathtaking performances – mystery “Gods and Humans“, where traditions of the Baltic States, archaic folk songs, a hum of clairvoyant drumming and modern dance elements intertwine. Moreover, there is a classical music concert with folk instruments “Symphony of Generations” that plays J. S. Bach or W. A. Mozart masterpieces. The most popular and time-tested program is “Best Lithuanian Folk” – a classic ensemble program which contains the most impressive ensemble dances, Lithuanian multipart songs, witty humorous chants and virtuoso instrumental compositions.

Throughout history, the ensemble has staged more than 70 original concert programs, played more than 10500 works by Lithuanian composers and performed more than 12000 concerts.

 

Through its long creative path, the ensemble won numerous international awards and with great success performed in almost all Europe, also in USA, Canada, India, Japan, Philippines, Malaysia, Chile, Peru, Mexico, Cuba and many other countries.

Get ready to discover all beauty of Lithuania together with state ensemble „LIETUVA“!

 

 

 

Art Director – Giedrius SVILAINIS
Chief Orchestra conductor – Egidijus KAVECKAS
Chief Choir-master – Algimantas KRIŪNAS
Chief Choreographer – Aušra KRASAUSKAITĖ
Director – Giedrė KRIAUČIONYTĖ-VOSYLIENĖ

 

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