About the client

Established in 1989 by Gintaras Rinkevičius, the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra grew together with Lithuanian independence. The musicians’ group, known as the Youth Symphony Orchestra, held their first concert at the Lithuanian National Opera and Ballet Theatre on January 30 of the same year. Three years later, the orchestra was renamed the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra. 

During its first decade, the Orchestra lacked a dedicated space. However, in 1999 it acquired the Vilnius Congress Palace, and, after extensive construction, established its headquarters there.

INFES work

INFES will be implementing the reconstruction of the Vilnius Congress Palace.

Significance of the project

Established in the Vilnius Congress Palace, the Orchestra is dedicated to education and strives to introduce Lithuanians to top-level professional music art. The Orchestra’s activities significantly enrich Lithuanian cultural life, making the ongoing reconstruction essential for the public enthusiastic about music art.

Results

Following the reconstruction, the Vilnius Congress Palace will provide a more comfortable and inviting experience for visitors from Lithuania and all over the world who will be attending various performances by the Orchestra and other music ensembles.