Vytautas Barkauskas

Short bio Vytautas Barkauskas

Birthday: 1931 in Kaunas, Lithuania

Died: 2020

Genre: International,Classical

Full biography Vytautas Barkauskas

Vytautas Barkauskas was a Lithuanian composer born on July 28, 1931 in Kaunas, Lithuania. He studied composition at the Lithuanian Academy of Music, where he was later recruited to teach after his graduation. Over the course of his career, Barkauskas composed numerous works for various ensembles and orchestras, including six symphonies, nine string quartets, and several vocal and choral works. He was also a notable music educator who mentored many young composers during his time at the academy.

Barkauskas' music is characterized by his use of modern compositional techniques, most notably serialism and aleatory music. His early works, such as his first symphony, display a neoclassical influence, while his later works embrace a more experimental approach.

Despite his considerable contributions to Lithuanian music, Barkauskas often faced opposition from the Soviet authorities, who disapproved of his avant-garde style. Nevertheless, Barkauskas persisted in writing music that challenged the status quo and pushed the boundaries of traditional compositions.

Barkauskas passed away on September 1, 2020, leaving behind a rich musical legacy as one of Lithuania's most esteemed composers. His works continue to inspire and challenge contemporary composers and performers alike.

Albums featuring Vytautas Barkauskas

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Sun	2008	Avie Records
2	Jeux(19×File, MP3, Album)	2005	Avie Records
3	Jeux(CD, Album)	2005	Avie Records
4	Birutė Vainiūnaitė - Tallat Kelpša, Karosas, Račiūnas, Dvarionas, Kačanauskas, Barkauskas, Andrejevas, Šerkšnytė – Lietuvos Fortepijoninė Muzika 3 / Lithuanian Piano Music 3(CD, Album)	2002	Vilniaus Plokštelių Studija
5	M. K. Čiurlionis / V. Barkauskas / M. Urbaitis / R. Merkelys – M. K. Čiurlionis-125(CD, Album)	2000	Bomba Records (6)
6	Vytautas Barkauskas / Feliksas Bajoras / Vytautas Germanavičius / Algirdas Martinaitis / Remigijus Merkelys – Symphony Music(CD, Compilation)	1997	Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre
7	Schnittke / Balakauskas / Barkauskas / Pärt - Rusné Mataityté, Margrit Julia Zimmermann – Sonata No 1(CD, )	1995	Proudsound Records
8	Ilya Kaler, Barkauskas, Hindemith, Martinon, Prokofiev, Ysaÿe – Ilya Kaler, Violin(CD, Album)	1995	Ongaku Records
9	Nusilenk Savo Žemei / Atviri Langai	1981	Мелодия
10	Kamerinė Muzika(LP)	1977	Мелодия
11	V. Barkauskas / J. Juozapaitis - Dirigentas Juozas Domarkas, LTSR Valstybinės Filharmonijos Simfoninis Orkestras – Simfonija Nr. 2 / Simfonija "Rex"	1976	Мелодия
12	Vilniaus Kvartetas – Styginis Kvartetas / Styginis Kvartetas Nr. 1 / Styginis Kvartetas Nr. 1	1975	Мелодия
13	Vitautas Barkauskas, Herman Galynin, Alexander Lokschin, Wjatscheslaw Owtschinnikow, Andrej Petrow, Jan Rääts, Alfred Schnittke, Miroslaw Skorik, Eino Tamberg – Zeitgenössische Komponisten In Der Sowjetunion(4×LP, Compilation, Stereo, Box Set, )	1975	Melodia-Eurodisc
14	Gidon Kremer - Bach, Barkauskas, Telemann, Prokofieff, Ernst, Tatjana Grindenko, Oleg Maisenberg – Recital II(2×LP, Compilation)	1974	Melodia-Eurodisc
15	V. Barkauskas / G. F. Hendelis / M. Zarinis / T. Mansurianas – Trečiasis Vilniaus Vargonų Muzikos Festivalis	1973	Мелодия
16	Гидон Кремер - И. С. Бах / Г. Ф. Телеман / В. Баркаускас / Г. Эрнст – Партита № 1 Для Скрипки Соло / Фантазия № 7 Для Скрипки Соло / Партита Для Скрипки Соло / Последняя Роза Лето	1972	Мелодия
17	Vyt. Barkauskas(LP, Mono)	1970	Мелодия
18	V. Barkauskas / B. Gorbulskis – Trys Aspektai / Koncertas Trombonui Ir Orkestrui(10", LP, Mono)	1970	Мелодия
19	Vyt. Barkauskas / Vyt. Kairiūkštis – Patetinės Mintys / Aš Noriu Apsaugoti Meilę(7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Mono)	1969	Мелодия
20	Vytautas Barkauskas, Gidon Kremer, Yuri Bashmet, Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, Strings Of Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra – Chamber Music(CD, Album)	-	Vilniaus Plokštelių Studija