Choral Training: Practical Courses with Prof. Vytautas Miškinis and the Choir "Aukuras"

Vytautas Miškinis is a Lithuanian choral conductor, educator, composer, and the artistic director and chief conductor of the "Ąžuoliukas" choir. He is also a professor at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. As the chief conductor of both Lithuanian and international song festivals, his choral compositions are performed across all continents. Prof. Miškinis has been awarded the Cross of the Officer of the Order of Gediminas, the Lithuanian Government Award for Culture and Arts, the Lithuanian National Prize, and has received the Golden Disc award.

Klaipėda Concert Hall is a professional arts institution, home to several actively performing ensembles, including the "Aukuras" choir. This internationally acclaimed mixed choir has a repertoire spanning over 500 years of musical styles. Its concert history includes performances not only across Europe but also in Southeast Asia and North America.

The choir has gained recognition in twelve international competitions. Its conductor, Tomas Ambrozaitis, shapes the choir's repertoire while also serving as the chief conductor of the Klaipėda State Musical Theatre and the director of the Klaipėda Boys' and Youth Choir "Gintarėlis." For his contributions to the arts, he has been honored with the Queen Louise Medal.