Klaipėda Chamber Orchestra

Klaipėda Chamber Orchestra (Lithuanian: Klaipėdos kamerinis orkestras) is a chamber orchestra in the Lithuanian city of Klaipėda. It was founded in 1992 by violist Liuda Kuraitienė, who remained orchestra's artistic director.[1] In June 2009, she was succeeded by cellist Mindaugas Bačkus. Over the years, the orchestra delivered over 400 concerts and participated in various domestic and international music festivals.[1] The orchestra also organizes Playful Music Orchestra, an educational program that allow schoolchildren to perform with professionals.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Klaipėda Chamber Orchestra". Klaipėda Concert Hall. Retrieved 2010-07-03.
  2. ↑ Bočiulytė, Rita (2010-05-28). "Žaismingos muzikos orkestras intriguoja nauja programa". Klaipėda (in Lithuanian).
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