Vytautas Giedraitis

Clarinettist Vytautas Giedraitis, a representative of younger generation, graduated from J. Naujalis Music Gymnasium in Kaunas, where he studied with V. Žemaitis. He also honed his skills under Prof. M. Arrignon in Paris  (2007–2008), Prof. J. Jensen at the Royal Danish Academy of Music. Currently he is furthering his education under Prof. A. Budrys at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre.

Giedraitis is a winner of fourteen national and international competitions, took part in various festivals including D. Oistrakh (Estonia) and Kaunas Festival of young artists .

In 2012 he was awarded Yamaha Foundation Grant. As a soloist he has appeared with the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra, Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre Symphony Orchestra, Pärnu Chamber Orchestra, Kaunas Chamber Orchestra and St Christopher Chamber Orchestra as well as Musica humana ensemble, Vilnius String Quartet and Čiurlionis Quartet.

Giedraitis is a member of the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, one of the most seasoned Lithuanian orchestras. As a member of orchestra he has also appeared with the Baltic Philharmonic and European Union Youth symphony orchestras.

The clarinettist is a member of Trio Claviola also involving young Lithuanian musicians – pianist Ugnė Antanavičiūtė and violist Jurgis Juozapaitis. The Trio has taken part in festivals, performing Lithuanian music in various European countries. Music critics praise the Trio’s high artistic standards and professionalism, which is rather unusual with collectives of such a young age.

Giedraitis is a recipient of the President Valdas Adamkus’ special prize.