LMTA 2024: A Year of Creativity, Growth, and Internationalization
2024 was a significant year for the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA), marked by strategic transformations, creative achievements, and international recognition.
New Infrastructure and Academic Developments:
- The new LMTA campus at Olandų St. 21A was opened—a contemporary space dedicated to theatre, dance, and film arts, offering new opportunities for creativity and studies.
- The National Film School (KIMO) was established, and the Faculty of Theatre and Dance was reorganized to strengthen arts study programs and promote interdisciplinarity.
- New study program specializations were introduced:
- In the Bachelor’s program in Theatre Arts: Puppet and Object Theatre, and Performing Arts Studies.
- In the Bachelor’s program in Film Arts: Film Culture Studies.
- A new Master’s program: Arts Research and Communication.
Studies in English:
In 2024, LMTA offered seven study programs in English:
- Undergraduate programs: Music Performance, Music Studies, Dance, Dance and Education.
- Graduate programs: Music Performance, Composition, Dance Art.
Graduation Statistics:
In 2024, 150 Bachelor’s and 112 Master’s students graduated from LMTA.
Notable Awards:
- The National Culture and Arts Prize was awarded to film director and screenwriter Marija Kavtaradze.
- Government Culture and Arts Prizes were awarded to organist Renata Marcinkutė-Lesieur, violinist Vaida Paukštienė (member of the “Chordos” quartet), and actor Arvydas Dapšys.
- The Grand Cross of Commander of the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas was awarded to opera soloist Irena Milkevičiūtė.
- The Crosses of the Order for Merits to Lithuania were awarded to choreographers Vidmantas Mačiulskis and Aira Naginevičiūtė-Adomaitienė, and actors Viktorija Kuodytė and Darius Meškauskas.
- The Medal for Merits to Lithuania was awarded to composer Nijolė Sinkevičiūtė-Kriūnienė.
- International recognitions:
- The LMTA orchestra Brass LT won the European Brass Band Championship.
- Director Laurynas Bareiša received the Best Director award at the Locarno Film Festival.
- Professor Mūza Rubackytė was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Hungarian Order of Merit.
Enhancing Study Quality:
- Five study programs were updated.
- LMTA maintained its leadership among Lithuanian universities based on applicants’ competitive scores.
Artistic Events:
In 2024, LMTA organized 405 artistic events in Lithuania and abroad, including concerts, performances, festivals, and projects.
We thank the entire LMTA community for their collective efforts, creativity, and achievements—together, we are building a strong, open, and international academic future.
The full 2024 Annual Report can be found here: LMTA 2024 Annual Report (PDF, in Lithuanian)
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