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Saulius S. Lipčius                     


Saulius S. Lipčius is already the fourth generation of professional musicians in his family. Always living in a musical atmosphere he became interested in guitar being 12 years. Until then he was studying piano in “Ažuoliukas” boys music school. In 2006 he received his Master's degree in Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre where he studied with Julius Kurauskas. Saulius has won several competitions including the Second competition for young Lithuanian guitarists in 1998, two first prizes in ELK international classical guitar competition, both in solo and duo classes in 1999, in 2004 the national competition for Lithuanian guitarists, where he also received a prize for the best interpretation of Jurgis Rimkevicius piece. He also became diplomaed in the Andre's Segovia European Competition for Young Guitarists in 2000 and the finalist in the 5th international Bangkok Guitar competition (Thailand).


S.S.Lipčius is not only active as a soloist, he also performs with various musicians, actors and ensembles. Since 1998 he plays in a duo with his father - a cello player from M.K.Čiurlionis string quartet. In 2004 Saulius became one of the founders of the Baltic Guitar Quartet, which soon became considered as the leading guitar ensemble in the Baltic states. Having concerts in festivals and main halls of Lithuania, the quartet is often playing abroad - in Japan, Estonia, Germany, Belgium, Moldova, Ukraine, Russia, Austria etc. The ensemble has released two CDs - "Live" and "Dancing with guitar". In 2007 together with a famous Lithuanian actress Virginija Kochanskytė, Saulius released a poetical-musical CD "Romansero begančiam laikui".  Since 1999 he had different performances in Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Latvia, England, Denmark, Russia, Norway, France, Spain, Sweden, Estonia. Being 19 years old he had a successful debut in the Royal Festival Hall, London. He is also actively performing in many Lithuanian music festivals : "Biržai 2001", "Pažaislis", "The Great Parade of Musicians", "Tytuvenai summer festival", "Christofer summer festival", "Jauna muzika", "Summer of Palanga", “Muzikos ruduo”, "Vilnius City Hall Guitar Festival" "Gaida Festival" and others. The young guitarist is often chosen by various composers to perform their premieres. His recordings can be heard on the National radio.


Since 2004 Saulius is also an active guitar teacher - his students are winners of national and international competitions, while the guitarist himself is constantly being invited to various international competitions as a jury member .
In 2008 he was also invited to teach in the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre.