The Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre (LNOBT) is set to present the world premiere of “Upside Down,” the first opera by New York-based Lithuanian composer Žibuoklė Martinaitytė. The work was conceived with the late American theatre visionary Robert Wilson and will open LNOBT’s 107th season in Vilnius between Sept. 18 and 25, 2026. Scored for 10 soloists, chorus and {…}
(Credit: Sesto Quatrini Official Website) The Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet are set to present a new production of “La Juive.” The showcase, which will be conducted by Sesto Quatrini, will star Viktorija Miskunaite, Mickael Spadaccini, Mindaugas Jankauskas, and Tomas Pavilions, among others. Performances are set for April 8 and 9, 2022. “I felt it was appropriate to revive such {…}
The Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre (LNOBT) has announced its competition for young directors. The company is searching for a European director under 40 to enter the competition that will lead to directing a new version of Offenbach’s “The Tales of Hoffman” in the 2022-23 season. The winner will produce this opera with a budget of €300,00. The winner {…}
The Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet are embarking on a new project entitled “Confessions in a Taxophone Booth.” The project is led by director Kamilė Gudmonaitė, composer Dominykas Digimas, and set designer Barbora Šulniūtė. The idea is for a taxophone booth to be available near the opera house where people can make a call and say what they need to {…}
(Credit: The Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre official website) The Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre has issued a statement regarding strategic changes the company has made since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Per the press release, the company said that it has recently turned to TikTok to reach a new audience during the lockdown, a move was {…}