Ričardas Šumila
The talented Chief Conductor of the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Ričardas Šumila, will once again take to the big stage at AS YOUNG AS VILNIUS. R. Šumila conducts works across a range of genres – from opera to symphonic music – and is renowned for his sensitivity to music and his ability to convey the emotions of his compositions.
The talented Chief Conductor of the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre, Ričardas Šumila, will once again take to the big stage at AS YOUNG AS VILNIUS. R. Šumila conducts works across a range of genres – from opera to symphonic music – and is renowned for his sensitivity to music and his ability to convey the emotions of his compositions.
Throughout his career, he has not only conducted the LNOBT Symphony Orchestra, but also actively collaborated with various Lithuanian and international ensembles. R. Šumila has led projects such as “Geniuses of Expressionism”, “Candidat”, and “Strong Together”. He is also known for embracing innovative projects, including the electronic version of “e-Carmen” and the soundtracks for Lithuanian films in the “Music as Cinema” project. The conductor continues to collaborate with various artists and ensembles, all with the aim of enriching Lithuania's cultural life.