Darius Mažintas

Darius Mažintas (born 1982, Vilnius) – Lithuanian pianist known for his subtle interpretations and distinctive forms of expression.

News:
Music Along the Lighthouse Trails

Lithuanian pianist Darius Mažintas held five musical performances by different lighthouses in Saaremaa (Estonia) from August 6-11, where he performed his improvisations based on Lithuanian and Estonian folk song motifs.

After beginning his lighthouse journey at the Pervalka lighthouse, Mažintas came up with the idea of organizing a tour of the Baltic States’ lighthouses to commemorate the Year of the Lighthouses. “The lighthouse is a symbol of freedom, showing direction. For me, it is the direction of life,” explained Mažintas, who, with the support of the Canadian foundation “Looking at the Stars,” has performed in prisons and hospitals, and after the start of the war in Ukraine, also among the ruins of Irpin and Izium.

Link to the article

Education:

• 1988-2000: Studied at National M. K. Čiurlionis School of Art and Vilnius Balys Dvarionas Ten-Year Music School.
• 2000-2010: Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (Prof. Veronika Vitaitė), G. Verdi Conservatory in Milan, Master of Arts at LMTA.

Performance Highlights:

• Performed in Ukraine, USA, Germany, France, Italy, Sweden, Netherlands, etc.
• Festivals: Aspen Music Festival, Westchester Piano Festival (USA), Somerakademie (Germany), Holland Music Sessions (Netherlands).
• CDs: “Letters from the Past. Jewish Songs” (2011), solo album featuring J. S. Bach, L. van Beethoven, A. Scriabin (2011).
• 2022: Performed F. Chopin’s nocturnes among ruins in Irpin, Ukraine; broadcasted globally.

Awards:

• “Young Creator” award by Ministry of Culture of Lithuania.

Professional Experience:

• Project Manager and Concert Organizer at NGO “New Musicians Generation” (2007-2010).
• Artistic Director at NGO “Culture Live” (2010-2013).
• Artistic Director at “Vaidilos Klasika” (2016-2019); Deputy Director (2019-2021).
• Deputy Minister of Culture of Lithuania (2013-2014).

Educational Projects:

• 2006: “Presentation of Musical Heritage in Vilnius General Education Schools,” supported by Ministry of Education and Science of Lithuania.
• 2008-2010: Similar projects in Klaipėda, Kaunas, Panevėžys, Ukmergė, Utena, and Trakai.
• 2011: Concert series “Dialogue of Generations” featuring Ivo Pogorelić.

Charitable Work:

• 2011: Concert for stray animals at Kaunas Philharmonic.
• 2012: Charity concert “Music for Survival” for stray animals.
• 2012: Charity concert “Music Heals” and performance by “The Fine Arts Quartet” for sick children.
• 2019-Present: Performances in prisons and for refugees with “Looking at the Stars” foundation.
• 2022: Musical performances in Ukraine (Irpin, Izium), and at a military hospital in Kyiv.
• 2023: Volunteer at Ukrainian Center in Lithuania, providing masterclasses for war refugees; volunteer at Santariškės University Hospital for children with terminal illnesses.

Upcoming Projects:

• Preparing for a theme related to environmental protection with a musical performance at a landfill planned for September 2024.

Link to the studio concert: LRT Mediateka