Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra

Founded in 1960 by Prof. Saulius Sondeckis (Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, 1960–2004) the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra (LCO) is recognised as one of the finest and most internationally acclaimed Lithuanian orchestras. During almost five decades of its illustrious career, the LCO has collaborated closely with many famous soloists, conductors and choirs in numerous performances and on more than 100 recordings of diverse repertoire, including world premieres of works by many celebrated composers like Alfred Schnittke, Arvo Pärt and Pēteris Vasks. Current artistic director: violinist .