Accordion quintet “Modus” was established in 1998. Ensemble members, Andrius Balachovičius, Eva Vincelovič, Tomas Vaišė, Irena Lošakevič, Dmitrijs Mihailovs, are students of Lithuanian Academy of Music. Accordion Prof. Ričardas Sviackevičius is artistic leader of “Modus” since its establishment. Ensemble is very active, gives concerts in Lithuania and abroad. Quintet played in many prestigious halls, such as Lithuanian National Philharmonics Hall, Vilnius City Hall, Vilnius Congress Hall (Lithuania); Poznan City Hall (Poland), Fr.Schubert Conservatory Hall (Vienna, Austria). Ensemble is often invited to play in President’s Palace and Government Palace. Quintet “Modus” takes part in various events organized by Lithuanian Musicians’ Society, including “Music Parade”.
     Accordion quintet “Modus” had many concerts in Germany, Italy, Austria, Poland, Finland, Byelorussia, Ireland, Latvia, and Estonia. Repertoire of ensemble consists of compositions of various styles and times: from Baroque epoch to contemporary, original compositions for accordion quintet.
     Ensemble also successfully participates in various competitions. “Modus” is 2nd prize winner at the International Premio Citta di Castelfidardo Competition (Italy, 1998), 1st prize winner at the same competition in 2000; 1st prize winner at the International Accordion Competition in Tartu (Estonia, 1999); 2nd prize winner at the International Accordion Competition in Sanok (Poland, 2000); 1st prize winner at the International Chamber Music Competition Contesa Tina Orsi Anguissola Scotti (Italy, 2001); also Grand Prix winner at the International Accordion Competition in Montesse (Italy, 2002). Ensemble is 1st prize winner at the Lithuanian Accordion Competition in year 1998 and 2000.
     All members of ensemble, as solo musicians, are prizewinners of national and international competitions.
     Accordion Quintet “Modus” has made concert recordings in Germany and Italy, also made recordings at the National Radio and Television. Now ensemble “Modus” is planning to release a CD of its best recordings.

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