Where are you
from and what instruments do you play?
I am from Lithuania and I play piano.
If you weren’t a
musician what would you be doing?
All of my life, medical sciences have interested me. So,
maybe I could be a medical doctor.
Where did you
study?
I graduated as a bachelor of music from Lithuanian
Academy of Music, and as a master of music from Estonian Academy of Music and
Theatre. I also studied at the Sibelius Academy for two years.
Where are you
studying now?
I’m studying music pedagogy at Metropolia University of
Applied Sciences.
What was the
thing that got you interested in music?
My family is very musical and they encouraged me to play
piano. Of course I was also very much into it myself when I was a kid.
Why are you in
Finland?
I came to study to Sibelius Academy where I met my
fiancée. After studying together abroad we came back to Finland and now we are
both working here.
Who is your
favourite musician/composer?
There’s no one favorite since all the classical and
romantic composers are great.
What has been
your most special musical experience to date?
My first performance with an orchestra. I was the
soloist and played Haydn concerto.
Do you have any
secret/not-so-secret (unmusical) talents?
I like languages and I’m able to learn new languages
quite quickly.
Do you have a
guilty pleasure?
I like to eat cookies and sometimes sleep long.
Tea or coffee?
In the morning coffee, in the evening tea.
Cats or dogs?
Cats
Salad or Pizza?
If hungry, pizza. If not, salad.
What is your
favourite country to visit?
It would be nice to visit some Caribbean islands.
What is your
favourite season?
Summer
What is your
favourite food?
Sushi
Do you have
hobbies?
I play tennis a lot and I go often to swim and to sauna.
If you could take
three things to a desert island, what would you take?
My fiancée, my family and a boat.
Do you have any
pets?
No.
Do you have
children?
No.
