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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The Lithuanian Armed Forces Orchestra was founded on September 4, 1991. The orchestra\u2019s first bandmaster was Major Justinas Jonu\u0161as (1938\u20132013).<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The orchestra consists of 60 professional musicians. It is led by the bandmaster, Major Egidijus Ali\u0161auskas, assisted by conductor Captain Dainius Pavilionis.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The Lithuanian Armed Forces Orchestra takes part in high-level state guest welcoming ceremonies, state events, official ceremonies and celebrations of the Lithuanian Armed Forces, and also performs military parade (defile) programs.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The orchestra’s performances can also be heard in solo concerts for the Lithuanian public, as well as on Lithuanian radio and television. The ensemble has released seven CDs.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Since its establishment, the orchestra has collaborated with military bands and their conductors from European Union and NATO countries. The Lithuanian Armed Forces Orchestra has successfully participated in military music festivals and performed in Germany, Belgium, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, France, Estonia, Sweden, and the Czech Republic.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The musicians of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Orchestra have performed with soloists such as Povilas Stravinskas (piano), Sergijus Kirsenka (tuba), Daumantas Slipkus (piano), and have accompanied singers Virgilijus Noreika, Asmik Grigorian, Veronika Povilionien\u0117, Carsie Sawyer, and other performers and ensembles.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0In its library, the Lithuanian Armed Forces Orchestra holds over a thousand works by Lithuanian and foreign composers, stored on tapes and compact discs. Many of the orchestra’s recordings are also preserved in the archives of Lithuanian radio and television. The orchestra maintains creative ties with military bands from the USA, Belgium, Hungary, Latvia, the Netherlands, and Germany.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Director: Major Egidijus Ali\u0161auskas<\/p>\n
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