Highlights:
Midsummer Song is performed by Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla and Vienna Philharmonic at Vienna Musikverein and Konzerthaus on May 2-6,2005
…this to shall pass…(2021) is released in the new album “Songs of Fate“(2024) of violinist Gidon Kremer and Kremerata Baltica Chamber Orchestra
In 2023 De profundis is performed by the New York Philharmonic, the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestras and Staatskapelle Berlin
Raminta Šerkšnytė is nominated for Gramophone Award 2020
The new album Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla: Works by Raminta Šerkšnytė is released by record label Deutsche Grammophon
PODCAST ABOUT RAMINTA ŠERKŠNYTĖ’S DE PROFUNDIS
03 Mar 2026
Special podcast on NDR Kultur about Raminta Šerkšnytė’s De profundis: “Jost in Time: Aus der Tiefe: eine Reise in die Innerlichkeit , in die Tiefe der Seele.” Hosted by Christian Jost .
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DE PROFUNDIS AT 11 CONCERTS IN AUSTRALIA
04 Feb 2026
The most popular Šerkšnytė’s work De profundis for string orchestra is included in the programme “Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody” and will be performed by maestro Richard Tognetti and Australian Chamber Orchestra at 11 concerts in Australia. The concerts will take place at such venues as Melbourne Recital Centre, Canberra Llewellyn Hall and Sydney Opera House on Februaury 5-18, 2026.
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MIDSUMMER SONG IN FRANCE AND GERMANY
08 Jan 2026
Midsummer Song for string orchestra and optional percussion will be performed by maestro Markus Poschner and Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse in Toulouse on January 16th, 2026.
Maestra Izabelė Jankauskaitė and Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie Orchestra will perform this composition on the orchestral tour at 7 concerts in Germany between January 22-February 01, 2026.
Raminta Šerkšnytė and Markus Poschner
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ORIENTAL ELEGY AT HUDDERSFIELD CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL
20 Nov 2025
Oriental Elegy for string quartet is performed by Mivos string quartet (New York) at Huddersfield (UK) festival on November 22, 2025. It will be UK premiere of this work. This composition was many times performed in Lithuania, Canada, USA, France, Austria, Germany and Monaco by Čiurlionis string quartet (Lithuania), Chordos string quartet (Lithuania), Cassatt string quartet (New York), Stadler string quartet (Austria) and other musicians.
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DE PROFUNDIS IN JAPAN, GERMANY AND AUSTRALIA
01 October 2025
The most popular Šerkšnytė’s work De profundis for string orchestra will be performed in Kanazawa (Japan) on October 1, 2025. On October 11th De profundis will be also performed by conductor Tõnu Kaljuste and Ensemble Resonanz at Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, celebrating the 90th birthday of composer Arvo Pärt. On October 29th Ainārs Rubiķis and Staatsorchester Kassel will perform it at Kasseler Musiktage 2025. In February 2026 De profundis will be performed by conductor Richard Tognetti and Australian Chamber Orchestra at 11 concerts in Australia, including such venues as Melbourne Recital Centre and Sydney Opera House.
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MIDSUMMER SONG IS PERFORMED BY MIRGA GRAŽINYTĖ-TYLA AND VIENNA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
01 May 2025
Midsummer Song is performed by maestra Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla and Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. The concerts take place at Vienna Musikverein and Vienna Konzerthaus on May 2nd, May 3rd, May 4th and May 6th.
Reviews:
White Nights and historic firsts: Gražinytė-Tyla shines with the Vienna Philharmonic
Chanda VanderHart| Bachtrack | 07 May 2025
Pedro J. Lapeña Rey| Scherzo | 06 May 2025
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MIDSUMMER SONG IN VILNIUS AND MUNICH
06 March 2025
Midsummer Song for string orchestra and optional percussion will be performed by maestra Giedrė Šlekytė and Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra on March 7th, 2025. Giedrė Šlekytė will also perform this piece with Munich Philharmonic Orchestra on May 17th and 18th.
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ICEBERG SYMPHONY IN PUERTO RICO
01 March 2025
Iceberg Symphony for symphony orchestra will be performed by maestro Maximian Valdés and Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra in Puerto Rico on March 1, 2025. Iceberg Symphony is one of the most popular Šerkšnytė’s work. This composition was many times performed in Sweden, Germany and Lithuania.
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GLORIA AND TE DEUM AT THE SOLEMN CONCERT “DEDICATION TO LITHUANIA”
16 Feb 2025
Gloria and Te Deum for soloists, brass quintet, choir and symphony orchestra will be performed by M. Pleškytė, I. Prudnikovaitė, T. Pavilionis, T. Girininkas, Sostinės Brass Quintet, choir “Vilnius” and the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Modestas Pitrėnas at the solemn concert “Dedication to Lithuania”. This concert is dedicated to mark the Day of the Restoration of the State of Lithuania and will take place at the Lithuanian National Philharmonic Hall on February 16th, 2025. This concert will be also broadcasted live by the Lithuanian National Radio and Television.
The recordings of the concert „Dedication to Lithuania“ (2025.02.16)
LRT Television (Gloria from 1:08:17; Te Deum from 1:14:51)
LRT Radio (Gloria from 01:38:07; Te Deum from 01:44:48)
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FIRES AND PASSACAGLIA AT THE 2024 SEASON OF LITHUANIA IN FRANCE
12 Sep 2024
Two pieces of Raminta Šerkšnytė will be performed during the 2024 season of Lithuania in France. The famous Lithuanian pianist Mūza Rubackytė is included Passacaglia in her 6 recitals in France. The Orchestre Pasdeloup and conductor Monika Wolińska will perform Fires at the Philharmonie de Paris on October 19th, 2024.
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THE STRAD: GIDON KREMER ON RAMINTA ŠERKŠNYTĖ’S “THIS TOO SHALL PASS”
Mar 2024
Maestro Gidon Kremer: “This too shall pass is a multifaceted and liberating work in these challenging times. <…> What makes music so special is that everyone will listen differently and take away something unique from the experience. Only you can decide on the story behind the bar-lines!”
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THIS TOO SHALL PASS IS INCLUDED IN THE NEW ALBUM OF GIDON KREMER
19 Jan 2024
This too shall pass for violin, cello, vibraphone and string orchestra (2021) is included in the new album Songs of Fate of violinist Gidon Kremer and orchestra Kremerata Baltica, released by ECM Records on January 19, 2024. This CD is also available on the online platforms: YouTube, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, Tidal.
Reviews:
Pwyll ap Siôn| Gramophone | May 2024
5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
David Weininger| The New York Times | 25 Jan 2024
Verschlungene Pfade – Gidon Kremer spürt seinen jüdischen und baltischen Wurzeln nach
Deutsche Grammophon | 10 Jan 2024
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ICEBERG SYMPHONY AT VILNIUS AND KLAIPĖDA
04 Nov 2023
On November 16th and November 18th the Iceberg Symphony for symphony orchestra will be performed by maestro Maximiano Valdés and the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra at the concerts in Klaipėda and Vilnius (Lithuania).
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DE PROFUNDIS IS PERFORMED BY THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AT LINCOLN CENTRE
01 Oct 2023
On October 11, 12, 13 and 14th the most popular Raminta Šerkšnytė‘s composition De profundis for string orchestra will be performed by maestra Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra at the concerts at Lincoln Centre (David Geffen Hall) in New York (the USA). On November 10th De profundis will be performed by maestra Giedrė Šlekytė and Staatskapelle Berlin.
Reviews:
Jay Nordlinger | The New Criterion Vol. 42, No.4 | Dec 2023
Gražinytė-Tyla goes Baltic in Philharmonic podium debut
David Wright | New York Classical Review | 12 Oct 2023
In Her Debut, a Conductor Gets the Philharmonic (and Geffen Hall)
Set Colter Walls | The New York Times | 12 Oct 2023
Jay Nordlinger | The New Criterion | 13 Oct 2023
From Lithuanian With Affection
Harry Rolnick | ConcertoNet.com | 11 Oct 2023
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TE DEUM PREMIERE ON THE CONCERTS “GEBURTSTAGS-GRUSSE NACH VILNIUS” IN DUISBURG
08 Sep 2023
New piece Te Deum for soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, bass, choir, brass quintet and symphony orchestra (2023) is premiered by Lina Dambrauskitė, Ieva Prudnikovaitė, Caspar Singh, Almas Švilpa, choir “Vilnius” (choirmaster Artūras Dambrauskas) and Duisburg Symphony Orchestra under maestra Giedrė Šlekytė on the concert “Geburtstags-grüße nach Vilnius” in Duisburg, Germany on September 13th and 14th, 2023. Raminta’s piece Gloria will be also performed on the same concert.
Review: Philharmonisches Konzert: Mehr als ein klangvoller Auftakt
Pedro Obiera | WAZ | 14 Sept 2023
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DE PROFUNDIS AT THE CONCERTGEBOUW AND MEZZO CHANEL
13 Apr, 29 Apr 2023
On April 19th, 20th and 21st the most popular Raminta Šerkšnytė‘s composition De profundis for string orchestra will be performed by maestra Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra at the concerts in Concertgebouw in Amsterdam (the Netherlands).
Review: een relaxte Tsjaikovski en overrompelende Weinberg bij het Concertgebouworkest
Frederike Berntsen | Het Parool | 24 Apr 2023
Starting from the April 29th, the concerts will be also many times broadcasted on Mezzo TV channel. In the fall De profundis will be performed by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and Staatskapelle Berlin.
In connection to this, Raminta participates in the radio show Be kaukių at the Klasika channel of the Lithuanian Radio and Television, presented by Gabija Narušytė.
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FIRES IN USA AND EUROPE
01 Dec 2022
Fires for symphony orchestra will be performed at many concerts during wintertime. On December 2nd and 3rd Fires will be performed by conductor Markus Poschner and the Utah Symphony Orchestra at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City (USA). On January 12th, 2023 Fires will be performed by conductor Eva Ollikainen and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra at Harpa Hall in Reykjavík (Iceland). On January 15th and 16th Fires will be performed by conductor Markus Poschner and The Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam (the Netherlands). On January 27th and 28th Fires will be performed by conductor Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France at Maison de la Radio et la Musiquein in Paris (France) and at Konzerthaus in Dortmund (Germany).
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MIDSUMMER SONG AT KAUNAS AND LAUSANNE
18 Aug 2022
On August 20th Midsummer Song for string orchestra will be performed by conductor Giedrė Šlekytė and Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra at Kaunas (Lithuania) Philharmonic hall at Pažaislis’ music festival. On November 2nd and November 3rd Giedrė Šlekytė will perform Midsummer Song with The Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne.
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… THIS TOO SHALL PASS… AND WINTERNACHT AT LOCKENHAUS AND BALTIC SEA FESTIVALS
09 Jul 2022
On July 13th two the most recent Šerkšnytė‘s compositions …this too shall pass… and Winternacht will be performed by Gidon Kremer and Kremerat Baltica Chamber Orchestra at the notable Lockenhaus music festival (Austria). On August 26th Winternacht will be also performed in Berwaldhallen Hall at the Baltic Sea Festival in Stockholm (Sweden).
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RAMINTA ŠERKŠNYTĖ’S MUSIC AT GIDON KREMER AND KREMERATA BALTICA JUBILATE CONCERTS
12 Apr 2022
The most popular Raminta Šerkšnytė‘s composition De profundis for string orchestra is included in Gidon Kremer and Kremerata Baltica jubilate concerts, which will take place in Tallinn, Rezekne and Riga on April 14-18th. In these concerts the newest Raminta’s opus – Winternacht for violin solo and string orchestra (the arrangement of Franz Schubert’s song Gute Nacht) will be premiered there.
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PODCAST ABOUT RAMINTA ŠERKŠNYTĖ’S MUSIC
29 Dec 2021
Raminta is the guest on the one-hour long podcast Composers on Air No.6 Experience the musical power and impact of Raminta Šerkšnytė, launched by the Music Information Centre Lithuania. Hosted by True Rosaschi.
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SAULA’S SONGS IS PUBLISHED BY THE MUSIC INFORMATION CENTRE LITHUANIA
15 Dec 2021
Raminta Šerkšnytė’s Saula’s Songs for mezzo-soprano and piano (or cembalo) is published by the Music Information Centre Lithuania. In connection to this, Raminta participates in the radio show Garso ekspedicija at the Klasika channel of the Lithuanian Radio and Television, presented by Rasa Murauskaitė.
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…THIS TOO SHALL PASS… PREMIERED BY GIDON KREMER AND KREMERATA BALTICA
30 Sep 2021
New piece …this too shall pass… for violin, violoncello, vibraphone and string orchestra (2021) is premiered by Gidon Kremer (violin), Erica Piccotti (violoncello), Andrei Pushkarev (vibraphone) and Kremerata Baltica Chamber Orchestra at Kronberg Academy Festival 2021 (Germany). On October 6th, 2021 this piece is performed at the official memorial ceremony, devoted to the 80th anniversary of the Babyn Yar tragedy, in Kyiv (Ukraine).
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MIDSUMMER SONG IS PERFORMED BY ST. GALLEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND VIENNA RADIO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
23 Sep 2021
Midsummer Song for string orchestra is performed by the St. Gallen Symphony Orchestra under conductor Arvo Volmer at the season opening concerts at Tonhalle in St. Gallen (Switzerland). On December 20th and 21st this piece is also performed by the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra under conductor Markus Poshner at the concerts in Musikverein Graz (Austria).
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CONCERTO FOR SAXOPHONE AND CHAMBER ORCHESTRA AND FANTASIA ARE INCLUDED IN THE NEW RELEASES
Jun- Aug 2021
Concerto for saxophone and chamber orchestra is included in the album Polylogue of saxophonist Liudas Mockūnas, released by NoBusiness Records in June, 2021. Fantasia is included in the album Northscapes by pianist Ieva Jokubavičiūtė, released by Sono Luminus in August, 2021.
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RAMINTA ŠERKŠNYTĖ IS NOMINATED FOR GRAMOPHONE AWARD 2020
2 Sep 2020
The album of Raminta Šerkšnytė’s music Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla: Works by Raminta Šerkšnytė, released by record label Deutsche Grammophon, is in the shortlist for Gramophone Classical Music Award 2020.
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DE PROFUNDIS IS PERFORMED BY MIRGA GRAŽINYTĖ-TYLA AND KONZERTHAUSORCHESTER BERLIN
7 Jun 2020
The most popular Raminta Šerkšnytė‘s composition De profundis for string orchestra is included in the first concert appearance of Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla with Konzerthausorchester Berlin after the Covid-19 lockdown at Dortmund Konzerthaus.
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NEW RAMINTA ŠERKŠNYTĖ’S ALBUM RELEASED BY DEUTSCHE GRAMMOPHON
15 Nov 2019
The new album Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla: Works by Raminta Šerkšnytė is released by record label Deutsche Grammophon. “This recording is a statement,” – wrote the German weekly Die Zeit about this album, which crosses the boundaries of the classical music industry norms and captures the power of Lithuanian female musicians.
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KONZERTSTÜCK PREMIERED BY HUGO TICCIATI
10 Nov 2018
Konzertstück for piano trio (2018) is premiered by Hugo Ticciati (violin), Jakob Koranyi (cello) and Heini Kärkkäinen (piano) at Musikaliska in Stockholm (Sweden). This piece was commissioned by O/Modernt (Sweden) for the concert series North around the Baltic Sea, which commemorates the celebration of the 100 years of independence in the Baltic States in 2018, and performed in the concerts in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania.
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PREMIERE OF SAKURA AT THE BALTIC SEA FESTIVAL
28 Aug 2018
Sakura for three choirs a cappella (2018, text by I. Kobayashi), commissioned by Swedish Radio, is premiered by the Swedish Radio Choir, Latvian Radio Choir and the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir under conductor Tõnu Kaljuste in Berwaldhallen hall at the Baltic Sea Festival in Stockholm (Sweden).
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CANTATA-ORATORIO SONGS OF SUNSET AND DAWN AT VILNIUS FESTIVAL AND BALTIC SEA FESTIVAL
14 Jun -30 Aug 2018
Cantata-oratorio Songs of Sunset and Dawn for four soloists, choir and symphony orchestra (text by Rabindranath Tagore) is performed by Lina Dambrauskaitė, Justina Gringytė, Tomas Pavilionis/ Edgaras Montvidas, Nerijus Masevičius, choirs Jauna Muzika/ the Swedish Radio Choir, Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Giedrė Šlekytė at two notable festivals in Lithuania (Vilnius Festival, June 14th, 2018) and Sweden (Baltic Sea Festival, August 30th, 2018).
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FIRES ON THE TOUR OF CBSO AND MIRGA GRAŽINYTĖ-TYLA
Apr –May 2018
Fires for symphony orchestra is included in the tour of City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) under the baton of principal conductor Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla. In April –May 2018 this program is performed in the concerts in Linz, Heidelberg, Utrecht and Wien Musikverein.
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PREMIERE OF GLORIA AT THE GALA CONCERT “GLORIA FOR LITHUANIA”
16 Feb 2018
Gloria for brass quintet, choir, symphony orchestra, recording and video projection (2017) is premiered by Sostinės Brass Quintet, united choir (Choir of the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre & Kaunas State Choir), united symphony orchestra (Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra & Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra & Orchestra of the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre) under the baton of conductor Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla at the Gala concert “Gloria Lietuvai” (“Gloria for Lithuania”). This performance is dedicated to the solemn celebration of the Centennial of the Restoration of the State of Lithuania at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre on Feb 16th, 2018.