Step into the world of Gediminas Gelgotas – a visionary Lithuanian composer, conductor, and pianist whose bold, genre-defying artistry is captivating audiences across the globe. Celebrated for his uniquely contemporary voice and profound emotional depth, Gelgotas stands at the forefront of a new generation of classical music creators.

His music has echoed through some of the world’s most prestigious concert halls – including the Berlin Konzerthaus, Leipzig Gewandhaus, Paris Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and others. He has even performed for the Dalai Lama and Pope Francis– moments that underscore the profound human connection at the heart of his music.

Known for his seamless fusion of minimalism, classical tradition, and modern aesthetics, Gelgotas crafts sonic experiences that are both deeply personal and strikingly universal. „That‘s how unlimited the contemporary music can be!“ (Kieler Nachrichten, C.Strehk, 2013)

In his album, Consonance, released in 2024 under the prestigious Warner Classics label, Gelgotas appears in all three of his roles – composer, conductor, and pianist – offering a deeply authentic and multi-dimensional portrait of his musical identity.

A sought-after collaborator, Gelgotas works closely with world-renowned soloists, bringing his signature energy and insight to every partnership. As a conductor, he regularly leads the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra LNSO and has recently made significant conducting debuts at the Zurich Tonhalle and Odessa Philharmonic with the LNSO, as well as at the Grand Theatre of Provence with the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra.

In addition to his acclaimed work as a music creator and performer, he is the founder and artistic director of the Vilnius City NICO Ensemble, an innovative ensemble that he has successfully led for nearly two decades, performing across Europe and redefining the boundaries of contemporary classical music. Gelgotas is also the initiator of the Lithuanian-Polish Youth Orchestra, a project fostering dialogue and collaboration among young musicians of the two countries. Beyond the stage, he shares his expertise and artistic vision as an associate professor at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, where he teaches in the Department of Composition, mentoring the next generation of young musicians.

Whether on the podium or at the piano, Gediminas Gelgotas creates experiences that transcend genre and expectation. His concerts are not just performances – they are immersive journeys that resonate long after the final note.