Vilnius String Quartet

Concert by
Audrone Vainiunaite, violin Arturas Silale, violin Girdutis Jakaitis, viola Augustinas Vasiliauskas, cello

Sunday, January 13th, 6:30 pm  



at The National Gallery of Art.
West Building Main Floor, West Garden Court Admission: Free

Click for the Concert Program

The creative work of the Vilnius String Quartet since their debut in 1965, has left a distinct trace on Lithuania’s cultural scene. The Quartet has won accolades both in Lithuania and abroad as well as several important honours. Having toured in 50 countries throughout the world, the Quartet gives around 80 concerts each year in Europe, Americas and Asia, appearing regularly at the world’s top concert halls.

More information about Vilnius String Quartet might be found at:
www.filharmonija.lt/en/performers  

DCLAC Upcoming Events

Piano recital by Kasparas Uinskas

Wednesday, January 23rd, 6:00 pm


 
  • The J.F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts

  • Millennium Stage

  • Admission: Free

  • For more information, please visit:
    • The Kennedy Center Website .

    Kasparas Uinskas is one of the most talented Lithuanian pianists of the new generation, who is already recognized by music critics and listeners. In 1996 Kasparas Uinskas won First Prize at the International Stasys Vainiunas Competition and is featured at famous music festivals, throughout the Europe and U.S. For the 2007/2008 season he prepared an impressive program, which he will present throughout Europe – London’s Wigmore Hall, Berlin’s Philharmonie and the U.S., including his New York debut at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall and Washington Kennedy Center Millennium Stage. Kasparas entered the Frederic Chopin Music Academy in Warsaw, and in 2001, he was studying at the world famous Juilliard School in New York, where he was a recipient of the Vladimir Horowitz Scholarship.

  • More information about Kasparas Uinskas might be found at: www.uinskas.lt

    • More events coming soon!

     

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    Message from the President

    Welcome to the Washington, DC Chapter of the Lithuanian-American Community, Inc. web site!

    The Washington, DC Chapter has over 50 years of service to individuals of Lithuanian ancestry as well as to new émigrés from Lithuania that call metropolitan Washington, DC area their new home. For those of you that are new to our site, we offer information about upcoming events as well as organizations serving our community.

    Since its founding in 1951, LAC has worked to preserve Lithuanian cultural identity, to nurture its development, to transmit it to the young, and to persuade everyone of Lithuanian descent to enrich their lives with their heritage. Our local chapter publishes a quarterly newsletter "Sauklys" as well as maintaining a list-serve for special email announcements. The Community supports the K. Donelaitis Lithuanian School, 'Vejas" the local sports team, Lithuanian Scouts and the local chapter of the Catholic Association "Ateitis".

    So, if you enjoy your Lithuanian heritage, we are the best organization for you! There are countless reasons to become a member of our DCLAC Chapter, please give us a try.

    Thank you for visiting our site. I look forward to meeting you soon!

    Sincerely,
    Danele Vidutis, President
    Washington, DC Chapter
    Lithuanian - American Community, Inc.

     

    School has Started and we Need Teachers!

    The Kristijonas Donelaitis Lithuanian School of Washington DC has a record 98 students this year! Lithuanian language classes meet Saturday mornings at St. Elizabeth's School on Montrose Road in Rockville, Maryland.

    If you are interested in becoming a teacher, please contact ilona.v@cox.net. Aciu!

     

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    Send in their email addresses to dvidutis@dclac.org. We’ll make them feel at home.

    Membership Information

    How do you become a member of the DCLAC? It's easy, download our membership application, fill out the lower portion and follow the instructions on how to return the application with dues to our Treasurer, Lora Bacanskas.

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