Folk song ensemble “Melodija”
Leader – Janina Stupenko, Instrumental group leader – Svetlana Mikelskaitė
The folk song ensemble “Melodija” was founded in 1995. The ensemble consists of young women, most of them teachers. All of them are united by a great love for folklore and folk song.
The ensemble’s repertoire is varied – it performs Vilnius region, patriotic, Lithuanian and Polish folk songs, Christmas carols, and works by contemporary composers in various languages.
“Melodija actively performs in Lithuania and abroad, participates in festivals, cultural events and celebrations, especially in close cooperation with Polish groups. The ensemble is proud to represent its country and to become an integral part of Lithuanian song festivals.
Activities and achievements:
In 2019, on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Stanislaw Moniuszko, the ensemble took part in a project in Olsztyn, organised by the Institute of Music of the University of Warmia and Mazury.
In January 2020, Melodija received an award at the XXVI Kazimieras Švarlikas International Festival of Christmas Carols and Pastorals.
2022 Cultural Festival in Mrongava (Poland)
2023 Hanseatic Festival in Goleniow (Poland)
2024 Song Festival in Lithuania
