NB8 ART / Members
Ricardas Rickevicius
FilmmakingRIČARDAS RICKEVIČIUS (video projections, video director, Lithuania). At the present time: TV director, producer. Videographer, video artist. In the past: Senior TV Director on National TV Channels: LNK (Laisvas Nepriklausomas Kanalas, Lithuania), TV3 (Viasat Group, Lithuania).
Viktorija Smailyte
Harp PlayerVIKTORIJA SMAILYTĖ (harpist, Lithuania) in 2010 got master degree of harp and chamber music at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. She also studied in Italy (Udine, 2007) with Prof. Patrizia Tassini and in Norway (Oslo, 2009) with Prof. Willy Postma. Viktorija attended various masterclasses in Vilnius, Riga, Amsterdam, London, Oslo. She participated in the festivals and played chamber music concerts in Stockholm, Oslo, Belfort, played in 20 harp orchestra Ventaglio d'Arpe (Italy). She is a member of various chamber music ensembles. At present she plays in Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra, Kaunas Musical Theatre and teaches in a music school.
Steinar Yggeseth
ComposerSTEINAR YGGESETH (composer, Norway) in 2016 got Master in composition in Norwegian Academy of Music with the teachers Henrik Hellstenius, Asbjørn, Peter Tornquist, Olav Anton Thommessen and Bjørn Kruse. He held a number of workshops and concerts together with the Esbjerg Ensemble, Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, the Norwegian Wind Ensemble and the Radio Orchestra. At present works in Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra.
Simona Zbarauskaite
PianistSIMONA ZBARAUSKAITĖ (piano, Lithuania) has studied classical piano with Prof. Rokas Zubovas at Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. Had lessons with famous pianists, most notably with Prof. R. Krüger (Germany) and Prof. Karl T. Tawastsjerna (Finland), among others. Also took lessons of acting art at a Little academy of theatre and Lithuanian academy of music and theatre. Constantly participates in various music festivals and projects. Performs not only as a soloist but also like an accompanist and with chamber ensembles. Works at the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra in Vilnius.
Jurate Rekeviciute
JŪRATĖ REKEVIČIŪTĖ (print artist, Lithuania) – well known Lithuanian artist. Graduated Vilnius Academy of Arts (1996). Made solo and participated in group exhibitions in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Germany, Belgium, USA, Spain, Romania, Austria, Denmark, Sweden, Russia, Poland. Made the first virtual exhibition in Lithuania (2016). At present is invited to participate in Lithuania Now Art Project (2017, London). Together with Ričardas Rickevičius was a curator of the international Print Biennial NOW ART NOW FUTURE (2005-2008). Member of Lithuanian Artists’ Association since 1997. jurart.eu
Jan Liljekvist
ComposerJAN LILJEKVIST (violin, percussion, live electronics etc, Sweden) - swedish composer and musician. Makes music in several genres: rock, jazz, for dance performance, theatre, radio theatre, short movies, art installations etc. Studied electro-acoustic composition with Lars-Gunnar Bodin, Rolf Enström, Anders Blomkvist and Erik Mikael Karlsson at the EMS studio in Stockholm during the years 1996 – 2000. Member of the Society of Swedish Composers (FST) since 2003. jayneinsane.se
Julija Karaliunaite
VocalistJULIJA KARALIŪNAITĖ (opera singer, soprano, Lithuania) studied at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre with Prof. Irena Milkevičiūtė. She sings in Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre from 2012. In her repertoire is both classical and contemporary music. In 2013 J. Karaliūnaitė became a laureat of the international vocal competition in Italy. Julija Karaliūnaitė also studied Mathematics in Vilnius University and in 2010 got a PhD in Mathematics. karaliunaite.lt
Robert Jürjendal
GuitaristROBERT JÜRJENDAL (guitar, electronics, Estonia) – guitarist and composer, studied classical guitar and composition (Prof. Anti Marguste) at Tallinn Georg Ots Music School. In 1992-1997 he participated in Guitar Craft Courses, leaded by guitarist Robert Fripp (UK). He has written music for classical and contemporary guitar, cembalo, mixed ensembles and choirs; documentaries, theatre and art exhibitions. He has worked with Weekend Guitar Trio, Fragile, UMA, Una Corda, Vox Clamantis, Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, Jan Bang, Tim Bowness, etc. In 2013 he got a Master degree in Music Education at Estonian Academy of Theatre and Music. He was awarded Musician of The Year 2016 by Estonian Broadcasting. At present works as a freelancer guitarist and composer. robertjyrjendal.com
