Live Space workshop

“Live Space” an internationally acclaimed event organized by the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA), which for over eight years has been a beacon of innovation in electronic and electroacoustic music. We invite you to partner with us for the upcoming edition, taking place in Vilnius every April. 

“Live Space” is a unique week-long international workshop that brings together students and lecturers from leading European institutions – including the Academy of Music and Drama (Gothenburg), Oulu University of Applied Sciences, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, Sibelius Academy (Helsinki), Norwegian Academy of Music (Oslo), The Grieg Academy (Bergen), Malmo Academy of Music, and the University of Iceland. These talented composers, sound designers, and performers converge in Vilnius to delve into the exploration of sophisticated spatial sound systems. 

The core of “Live Space” lies in ambisonics and multi-channel surround sound – cutting-edge technologies that redefine how we experience audio. Participants engage in hands-on learning, transforming this technology into innovative art supported by renowned experts in the field. Throughout the week, students collaboratively create unique art performances or fixed-media pieces, primarily utilizing the immersive capabilities of the LMTA’s own Julius Juzeliūnas spatial sound sphere. This focus on 360-degree sound and immersive media places Vilnius at the forefront of contemporary artistic expression, linking it to rapidly developing cultural industries such as virtual reality and advanced projection techniques. 

What is the position “Live Space”in Vilnius? 

1. International Cultural Hub: ”Live Space” solidifies Vilnius’s reputation as a dynamic and progressive European cultural capital. By hosting an event that draws academic and artistic talent from across the continent, the city showcases its commitment to innovation and artistic excellence on an international stage. 

2. Showcasing Artistic Innovation: The event highlights Vilnius as a center for technological and artistic advancement. The exploration of ambisonic sound, 3D audio, and immersive media demonstrates the city’s embrace of the future of art and technology. 

3. Enriching the City’s Cultural Landscape: Beyond the workshops, “Live Space” features a vibrant program of  free open lectures, concerts, and lecture-recitals. These public events offer a rare opportunity for Vilnius residents and visitors alike to engage directly with groundbreaking sound art and witness the collaborative results of international student groups and esteemed lecturers. This initiative provides significant cultural enrichment and attracts diverse audiences. 

4. Promoting Education and Collaboration: As an official event of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, “Live Space” fosters vital academic exchange and co-creation among future generations of artists and performers, positioning Vilnius as a nexus for international educational partnerships. 

Moderator/curator: Mantautas Krukauskas, Assoc. Prof., Head of Music Innovation Studies Centre

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