Recipients of the Lithuanian National Prize
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Recipients of Lithuanian National Prize
The Lithuanian National Prize
honors achievements in Lithuania
n culture and arts. It is traditionally awarded on February 16th, commemorating the Lithuanian Act of Independence. The awards are conferred by the Lithuanian Ministry of Culture
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The Lithuanian National Prize
Lithuanian National Prize
The Lithuanian National Prize , established in 1989, is an award granted for achievements in culture and the arts. It has been awarded annually in six categories since 2006...
honors achievements in Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
n culture and arts. It is traditionally awarded on February 16th, commemorating the Lithuanian Act of Independence. The awards are conferred by the Lithuanian Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania
The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania is a governmental body of the Republic of Lithuania. Its mission is to formulate and implement state cultural policies supporting professional and amateur art, theatre, music, fine arts, cinema, museums, libraries, and written publications, to...
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1989
- Jonas Juškaitis – poetPoetA poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
, - Algirdas Martinaitis – composerComposerA composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, - Šarūnas SaukaŠarunas SaukaŠarūnas Sauka is a Lithuanian postmodern painter. His father is an eminent Lithuanian philologist Donatas Sauka. In 1989 he was awarded Lithuanian National Prize....
– painterPaintingPainting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
, - Kornelijus Matuzevičius – movie director,
- Henrikas Šablevičius – movie director,
- M.K.Čiurlionis string quartetString quartetA string quartet is a musical ensemble of four string players – usually two violin players, a violist and a cellist – or a piece written to be performed by such a group...
performers:- Rimantas Šiugždinis – 1st violin,
- Saulius Kiškis — 2nd violin,
- Aloyzas Grižas – alto,
- Saulius Lipčius – cello.
1990
- Julius Juzeliūnas – composer,
- Kazys Napoleonas Kitkauskas – archaeologist,
- Algirdas Steponavičius – painter,
- Zita Žemaitytė – art critic,
- Romualdas PožerskisRomualdas PožerskisRomualdas Požerskis is a Lithuanian photographer and a 1990 recipient of the Lithuanian National Prize. He attended Kaunas Kaunas Polytechnic Institute from 1969 to 1975, and has been a member of the Lithuanian Union of Art Photographers since 1976.Požerskis' work has been featured at solo and...
– photographer.
1991
- Vytautas Bložė — poet,
- Jeronimas KačinskasJeronimas KacinskasJeronimas Kačinskas or Jeronimas Kacinskas was a Lithuanian-born American composer.Kačinskas was born in Viduklė, Lithuania, to the family of a church organist. He studied music at the National Conservatory of Lithuania in Klaipėda and at the Prague Conservatory. He later taught at the State...
– composerComposerA composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, - Gediminas Karalius – sculptor,
- Bronius Radzevičius (posthumous) – writer,
- Povilas Ričardas Vaitekūnas – painter.
1992
- Valentinas AntanavičiusValentinas AntanavičiusValentinas Antanavičius is a Lithuanian painter.In 1992 he won a Lithuanian national arts award.-Biography:In 1962 he graduated from the Lithuanian Institute of Art. From 1962 he taught at the M. K...
– painter, - Kazys BradūnasKazys BradunasKazys Bradūnas was a Lithuanian émigré poet and editor. He was born in Kiršai, Vilkaviškis.He graduated from Vilnius University where he studied Lithuanian language and literature. During the post-war period he lived in Displaced Persons camps in Germany. In 1944 Bradūnas emigrated to the U.S.,...
– poet, - Vladas DrėmaVladas DremaVladas Drėma was one of the most prominent Lithuanian art historians, critics, and art conservation specialists. He is also a known artists...
– art critic, - Petras GeniušasPetras GeniušasPetras Geniušas is a Lithuanian classical pianist.In his career he has been working with Alfred Schnittke, Bronius Kutavičius, Osvaldas Balakauskas and Leonid Desyatnikov, composers who have dedicated several of their compositions to the pianist...
– pianist, - Arvydas Šliogeris – philosopher.
1993
- Petras Bingelis – chorusChoirA choir, chorale or chorus is a musical ensemble of singers. Choral music, in turn, is the music written specifically for such an ensemble to perform.A body of singers who perform together as a group is called a choir or chorus...
conductor, - Viktorija Daujotytė – literary critic,
- Vytautas KavolisVytautas KavolisVytautas Kavolis was a Lithuanian born American sociologist, literary critic, and culture historian. -Biography:...
– sociologist, - Vytautas Kašuba – sculptor,
- Laimonas Noreika – actor
1994
- Sigitas GedaSigitas GedaSigitas Geda was a poet and translator in Lithuania.- Education and career :He studied history and philology at Vilnius University. In 1966 his collection Pedos came out. He was also a leading figure in the Movement for the Support of Perestroika or Sąjūdis...
– poet, - Gintaras RinkevičiusGintaras RinkeviciusGintaras Rinkevičius is a Lithuanian conductor, who was awarded the Lithuanian National Prize for Culture and Arts in 1994. In 1989 he founded the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra.-Biography:...
– conductor, - Algirdas Dovydėnas – painter,
- Regimantas Midvikis – painter,
- Algirdas Žebrauskas – architect,
- Ričardas Krištopavičius – architect,
- Arūnas Sakalauskas – painter,
- Rimas Tuminas – theatre director.
1995
- Aleksandras Macijauskas – photographer,
- Raimundas Katilius – violinist,
- Bronius KutavičiusBronius KutaviciusBronius Kutavičius is a Lithuanian composer. He has written numerous oratorios and operas, among them The Last Pagan Rites, Lokys the Bear and The Gates of Jerusalem...
– composer, - Algirdas PetrulisAlgirdas PetrulisAlgirdas Petrulis was a Lithuanian painter.-Biography:Petrulis studied at the Kaunas School of Art. He later taught at the Vilnius State Art Institute...
– painter, - Vytautas Šerys – painter,
- Jonas MekasJonas MekasJonas Mekas is a Lithuanian-born American filmmaker, writer, and curator who has often been called "the godfather of American avant-garde cinema." His work has been exhibited in museums and festivals across Europe and America.-Biography:...
– movie director, - Antanas Rubšys – translator.
1996
- Osvaldas BalakauskasOsvaldas BalakauskasOsvaldas Balakauskas is a Lithuanian composer of classical music.- Career :Balakauskas graduated from Vilnius Pedagogical University in 1961. After his mandatory service in the Soviet Army between 1961 and 1964, he studied composition with Boris Lyatoshinsky and M. M. Skorik at Kiev Conservatory...
– composer, - Stanislovas Kuzma – sculptor,
- Valentinas Masalskis – actor,
- Vladimiras Prudnikovas – opera vocal soloist,
- Jonas Strielkūnas – poet,
- Eglė Špokaitė — ballet dancer,
- Vytautas ValiusVytautas ValiusVytautas Valius was a Lithuanian painter and graphic designer.Valius graduated from the Lithuanian State Art Institute ....
– painter.
1997
- Alfonsas Nyka – Niliūnas (birth name Alfonsas Cipkus) – poet and writer,
- Onutė NarbutaitėOnute NarbutaiteOnutė Narbutaitė is a Lithuanian composer. She graduated in 1979 and from the early 1980s has been working as a freelance composer in Vilnius. Her compositions include Sinfonia col triangolo, completed in 1996...
– composer, - Petras RepšysPetras RepšysPetras Repšys is a Lithuanian artist.In 1994 the University of Vilnius adopted his rendition of its coat of arms. His fresco "The Seasons of the War" is prominently displayed at the University....
– painter, - Juozas Erlickas – writer,
- Anatolijus Šenderovas – composer,
- Rūta Ibelhauptienė and Zbignevas Ibelhauptas piano duo,
- Eimuntas NekrošiusEimuntas NekrošiusEimuntas Nekrošius is one of the most renowned theatre directors in Lithuania.- Career :...
– theatre director for play HamletHamletThe Tragical History of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, or more simply Hamlet, is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1599 and 1601...
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1998
- Vidmantas BartulisVidmantas BartulisVidmantas Bartulis is a Lithuanian composer, Recipient of the Lithuanian National Prize .-External links:*...
– composer, - Feliksas JakubauskasFeliksas JakubauskasFeliksas Jakubauskas is a Lithuanian textile artist.- Biography :In 1974-1976, he studied textiles at the Lithuanian Institute of Art, 1976–1980, and at The Budapest Academy of Applied Arts...
– painter, - Algimantas Kunčius – photographer,
- Marcelijus Martinaitis – poet,
- Donatas Sauka – writer,
- Aldona Šaltenienė – painter,
- Alfredas BumblauskasAlfredas BumblauskasAlfredas Bumblauskas is a professor at Vilnius University and one of the best known Lithuanian historians.After graduating from Žemaitė school in Telšiai, he enrolled in Vilnius University in 1974. Bumblauskas received his doctoral degree in 1987, and was mentored by Edvardas Gudavičius...
– historian, - Algimantas Galinis – TV director,
- Edvardas GudavičiusEdvardas GudaviciusEdvardas Gudavičius is one of the best known historians in modern Lithuania specializing in early history of Grand Duchy of Lithuania. In 1953 he graduated from Kaunas Polytechnic Institute with a degree in engineering. Gudavičius started his career as a mechanic at one of the factories in Kaunas,...
– historian, - Albertas Žostautas – editor.
1999
- Jūratė Onaitytė – actress,
- Donaldas Kajokas – poet,
- Kęstutis Pempė – architect,
- Gytis Ramunis – architect,
- Augustinas Savickas – painter,
- Linas Leonas Katinas – painter,
- Mindaugas Navakas – sculptor,
- Albertas Zalatorius – literary critic,
- Saulius Sondeckis – artistic director and conductor of the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra,
- Ona NarbutienėOna NarbutieneOna Narbutienė was a Lithuanian musicologist and educator. She received the Lithuanian National Prize for arts and culture in 1999, and was the author of a number of articles on Lithuanian music history and several books on Lithuanian composers and musical personalities.Narbutienė was born in a...
– musicologist.
2000
- Eugenijus Cukermanas – painter,
- Dalia Kasčiūnaitė – painter,
- Romualdas GranauskasRomualdas GranauskasRomualdas Granauskas – proseist, dramaturge.After finishing Seda youth labour school, he worked as newspaper's "Mūsų žodis" and magazine's "Nemunas" established in Skuodas editor, construction worker, metalworker, radio reporter, lectured in Mosėdis.He started publishing his stories in 1954 in his...
– writer, - Tomas VenclovaTomas VenclovaTomas Venclova is a Lithuanian scholar, poet, author and translator of literature.Tomas Venclova is son of poet and Soviet politician Antanas Venclova. He was educated at Vilnius University. As an active participant in the dissident movement he was deprived of Soviet citizenship in 1977 and had...
– writer, - Nijolė Miliauskaitė – writer,
- Irena Milkevičiūtė – opera vocal soloist,
- Juozas Domarkas – conductor of the Lithuanian National Symphonic orchestra,
- Vladas Bagdonas – actor,
- Adomas Jacovskis – painter.
2001
- Leonardas Gutauskas — writer,
- Šarūnas BartasŠarunas BartasŠarūnas Bartas is a Lithuanian film director. One of the most prominent Lithuanian film directors internationally from the late 20th century...
— movie director, - Justinas MarcinkevičiusJustinas MarcinkeviciusJustinas Marcinkevičius was a prominent Lithuanian poet and playwright.-Life and career:Marcinkevičius was born in 1930 in Važatkiemis, Prienai district. In 1954 he graduated from Vilnius University History and Philology faculty with a degree in Lithuanian language and Literature. He joined the...
— poet, - Feliksas Bajoras — composer,
- Violeta Urmanavičiūtė — opera singer,
- Leonoras Vytautas Strioga — sculptor,
- Stasys EidrigevičiusStasys EidrigeviciusStasys Eidrigevičius is a graphic artist.-Biography:Eidrigevičius graduated from the College of Fine Arts and Crafts in Kaunas in 1968. In 1973, he obtained a diploma from Vilnius Academy of Fine Arts. Since 1980 he has lived in Poland...
— painter, - Donatas Katkus — conductor, musicologist, head of St.Christoforus Chamber Choir,
- Kostas Smoriginas — actor.
2002
- Robertas AntinisRobertas AntinisRobertas Antinis is a Lithuanian painter, and sculptor.He is a winner of the National Culture and Art Prize.-Life:He graduated from the Applied Arts School in Riga in 1965, and the Latvian State Art Academy in 1970....
— sculptor, - Petras Vyšniauskas — jazz saxophonist,
- Oskaras KoršunovasOskaras KoršunovasOskaras Koršunovas is a Lithuanian theatre director.Between 1988 and 1994 Oskaras Koršunovas studied at the Music Academy of Lithuania and received Bachelors and Masters degrees in theatre directing...
— theatre director, - Jurgis Juozapaitis — composer,
- Arvydas KaždailisArvydas Každailisupright|thumb|[[Coat of arms of Lithuania]] modernized by Každailis in 1991Arvydas Stanislavas Každailis is a Lithuanian artists, best known as the creator of many coat of arms for cities and towns of Lithuania...
— painter, - Audrius StonysAudrius StonysAudrius Stonys is a renowned Lithuanian documentary filmmaker. He is recipient of the European Film Award for the documentary film Neregių žemė in 1992 and the Lithuanian National Prize in 2002. Since 1989 he has created 13 documentaries and one short film...
— movie director, - Jonas Mikelinskas — writer,
- Kornelijus Platelis — writer,
- Davidas Geringas — cellist.
2003
- Algimantas Jonas Kuras — painter,
- Jonas Aleksa — conductor,
- Vytautas JuozapaitisVytautas JuozapaitisVytautas Juozapaitis is a Lithuanian singer , recipient of Lithuanian National Prize, a soloist of Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre and Kaunas State Musical Theatre, a professor of Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and a docent of Vilnius College of Higher Education, and a...
— opera singer, - Vytautas BarkauskasVytautas BarkauskasVytautas Barkauskas is a Lithuanian composer and is a Professor of Composition of the Lithuanian Academy of Music, where he has taught since 1961.-Career:...
— composer, - Antanas Jonynas — writer,
- Petras DirgėlaPetras DirgelaPetras Dirgėla is a Lithuanian writer, a 2003 recipient of the Lithuanian National Prize.-Bibliography:*Mažas vaikelis su senelio lazda , novel*Kūlgrinda , historical novel...
— writer, - Bitė Vilimaitė — writer,
- Antanas SutkusAntanas SutkusAntanas Sutkus is a renowned Lithuanian photographer and recipient of the Lithuanian National Prize and Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas. He was one of the co-founders and a President of the Photography Art Society of Lithuania .Sutkus's series People of Lithuania is considered one of...
— photographer, - Jonas VaitkusJonas VaitkusJonas Vaitkus is a lecturer, theatre and film director well known in Lithuania and throughout Europe. From 1969 to 1974 Jonas Vaitkus studied at the State Theatre, Music and Cinematography Institute of Leningrad...
— theatre director.
2004
- Ona Baliukonytė – writer,
- Sigitas ParulskisSigitas ParulskisSigitas Parulskis is a modern Lithuanian poet, essayist, playwright and reviewer. In 1990 he graduated from Vilnius University, Lithuanian language and literature. He was working in notable journals and newspapers...
– writer, - Jūratė Paulėkaitė – scenographerScenographerA scenographer develops the appearance of a stage design, a TV or movie set, a gaming environment, a trade fair exhibition design or a museum experience exhibition design. The term originated in theater...
, - Petras Mazūras – sculptor,
- Mikalojus Povilas Vilutis — silk-screen artist,
- Rytis Mažulis – composer,
- Sigutė Stonytė – opera singer,
- Stanislovas ŽvirgždasStanislovas ŽvirgždasStanislovas Žvirgždas is a Lithuanian photographer, particularly of landscapes.Born in Balbieriškis on 13 September 1941, Žvirgždas studied history at Vilnius University in 1960–61, but after participating in an event in which the banned Lithuanian flag was raised was imprisoned in the...
– photographer, - Vilnius State quartet performers:
- Audronė Vainiūnaitė, 1st violin,
- Artūras Šilalė, 2nd violin,
- Girdutis Jakaitis, alto,
- Augustinas Vasiliauskas, cello.
2005
- Gintaras Varnas - Theatre director,
- Laima Oržekauskienė - textileTextileA textile or cloth is a flexible woven material consisting of a network of natural or artificial fibres often referred to as thread or yarn. Yarn is produced by spinning raw fibres of wool, flax, cotton, or other material to produce long strands...
artist, - Juozas Aputis — writer,
- Jurga IvanauskaitėJurga IvanauskaiteJurga Ivanauskaitė was a Lithuanian writer.She was born in Vilnius, Lithuanian SSR, Soviet Union. Studying at the Vilnius Art Academy, her first book was The Year of the Lilies of the Valley, published in 1985. She subsequently published six novels, a children's book and a book of essays...
— writer, - Ksenija Jaroševaitė — sculptor,
- Vytautas Laurušas — composer,
- Aidas Marčėnas — poet,
- Arūnas MatelisArunas MatelisArūnas Matelis is an acclaimed Lithuanian documentary film director. From 1979 till 1983 Arūnas Matelis studied Mathematics at Vilnius University and later in 1989 graduated from the Lithuanian Music Academy. In 1992, he established one of the first independent film production companies in...
— movie director, - Robertas Šervenikas — conductor.
2006
- Saulius Juškys - architectArchitectAn architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
, for the reconstruction of the G.Petkevičaitė-Bitė public library in PanevėžysPanevežysPanevėžys see also other names, is the fifth largest city in Lithuania. As of 2008, it occupied 50 square kilometers with 113,653 inhabitants. The largest multifunctional arena in Panevėžys is the Cido Arena...
and the monument "Aukos laukas" in Kaunas honoring Romas KalantaRomas KalantaRomas Kalanta was a Lithuanian high school student known for his public self-immolation protesting Soviet regime in Lithuania. Kalanta's death provoked the largest post-war riots in Lithuania and inspired similar self-immolations...
, - Kęstutis Navakas - writerWriterA writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
and poetPoetA poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
, for the poetry books "Žaidimas gražiais paviršiais" and "Atspėtos fleitos", and the essays in "Gero gyvenimo kronikos", - Nijolė Lukšionytė-Tolvaišienė - architectural historianArchitectural HistoryArchitectural History is the main journal of the Society of Architectural Historians of Great Britain .The journal is published each autumn. The architecture of the British Isles is a major theme of the journal, although it includes more general papers on the history of architecture. Member of...
, for the books "Antanas Vivulskis (1877-1919): tradicijų ir modernumo dermė" and "Vilniaus architektai 1850-1914", - Vytautas Balčytis – photographer, for the photo cycles "Peizažai", "Vilniaus vaizdai", and "Lietuvos miesteliai"
- Jonas Vytautas Bruveris – musicologist, for the book "Lietuvos nacionalinis operos ir baleto teatras",
- Rimvydas Kepežinskas – calligrapherCalligraphyCalligraphy is a type of visual art. It is often called the art of fancy lettering . A contemporary definition of calligraphic practice is "the art of giving form to signs in an expressive, harmonious and skillful manner"...
and graphic artist, for preserving calligraphy art and illustrations in books, - Mūza RubackytėMuza RubackyteMūza Rubackytė is a Lithuanian pianist, currently residing in Vilnius and Paris. Rubackytė has been awarded the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas, Lithuanian Muzes, and has been named as the National Artist of Lithuania....
– pianist, for concert activity, - Rimantas SakalauskasRimantas SakalauskasRimantas Sakalauskas is a Lithuanian sculptor and a recipient of the Lithuanian National Prize.Most of Sakalauskas' works are located in cemeteries and churches. Solo exhibitions of his work have been held in the Kretinga Museum, at a private gallery in Israel, and at the Lithuanian Ministry of...
– sculptor and ceramics artist, for the interior of KretingaKretingaKretinga is a city in the Klaipėda County, Lithuania. It is the capital of the Kretinga district municipality. It is located east of the popular Baltic Sea resort town of Palanga, and about north of Lithuania's 3rd largest city and principal seaport, Klaipėda.The population was listed as 21,423...
church, - Algirdas Vizgirda – flutist, for conceptual recordings.
2007
- Vytautas KernagisVytautas KernagisVytautas Kernagis was a Lithuanian singer-songwriter, bard, actor, director, and television announcer. He is considered a pioneer of Lithuanian sung poetry.- Career :...
artist and musician for lifetime achievements, - Alfonsas AndriuškevičiusAlfonsas AndriuškeviciusAlfonsas Andriuškevičius is a poet and art historian. He received the Lithuanian National Prize in 2007 for essay Rašymas dūmais and collection of art critique Lietuvių dailė 1975-1995 .Andriuškevičius graduated from Vilnius University in 1965, and went on to...
, art criticArt criticAn art critic is a person who specializes in evaluating art. Their written critiques, or reviews, are published in newspapers, magazines, books and on web sites...
for latest books Rašymas Dūmais and Lithuanian Art, - Šarūnas NakasŠarūnas NakasŠarūnas Nakas is a Lithuanian composer of contemporary classical music, essayist,conductor, performance and video artist, organiser of contemporary music festivals and presenter of radio programmes....
, composer, - Vytautas Paukštė actor for roles in plays Frank Kruk, Šaltas vaikas (Cold Child), King Lear, Road to Damascus,
- Nomeda Urbonienė and Gediminas Urbonas for art installations Pro-testo laboratorija and Villa Lituania,
- Zinaida Nagytė-Katiliškienė, better known with her pen namePen nameA pen name, nom de plume, or literary double, is a pseudonym adopted by an author. A pen name may be used to make the author's name more distinctive, to disguise his or her gender, to distance an author from some or all of his or her works, to protect the author from retribution for his or her...
Lūnė Sutema, poetess.