In Paradisum
Recommended by Jan Schumacher
Contemporary music that can be tackled by any choir: Discover the rich and fascinating world of Lithuanian choral music with this work by Donatas Zakaras. The short and almost entirely homophonic composition In paradisum creates a special atmosphere with its unusual harmonic progressions.
Recommended by the experienced conductor and choral conducting professor Jan Schumacher.
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Donatas Zakaras
| 1979“I have graduated from E. Balsys Gymnasium of Arts in Klaipeda in 1997; earned Master Degree in Choral Conducting (2003, under C. Radžiunas), Bachelor Degree in Composition (2005) and Master Degree in Composition (2009, under O. Balakauskas) from the Lithuanian Academy of music and Theatre. In 2003–2012 I was a member (singer) of Vilnius Municipal choir Jauna muzika. In 2006-2019, I have served as a senior specialist of the Music Department of the Lithuanian Folk Culture Centre. In 2020-2023 choir artist (singer) in Lithuanian national opera and ballet Theatre. Since 2022 choirmaster of Vilnius university mixed choir Pro musica. My choral works have repeatedly been performed at the Lithuanian National Philharmonic Hall and Congress Hall, Song celebrations, gathered prizes in various competitions. I have composed music for theatre productions, installations, advertisement, musical spectacles for children. My choral and instrumental works have been performed in international competitions (Singapore, Germany, Austria, the USA, Japan, Italy, Poland, Estonia) and festivals.”
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