Vytautas Miškinis is a renowned composer who serves as Artistic Director of the Ažuoliukas Boys’ and Men’s Choir, Professor of Choral Conducting at the Lithuanian Academy of Music, and President of the Lithuanian Choral Union (for the past 20 years). He graduated in Choral Conducting from the Lithuanian Academy of Music in 1976. Beginning as a vocalist in the Ažuoliukas choir at age seven, he became Artistic Director at 25, leading the choir to prestigious prizes at international competitions in Marktoberdorf, Gorizia, Varna, Maribor, and other venues.

As a renowned composer, he has written approximately 400 religious motets a cappella, 20 Masses, Magnificat, Cantatas, St. John Passion, and about 400 secular songs, which are performed by choirs throughout Europe and around the world. His compositions are published internationally in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, the USA, and other countries, and he regularly receives commissions from prestigious foreign choruses and international festivals.

He has conducted choral performances in Europe, Canada, Japan, Russia, South Africa, Singapore, the USA, and other countries. He serves as Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the All-Lithuanian Choir Festival and has lectured on music education and conducting in numerous countries including Korea, Spain, Italy, and Japan.

He has received prestigious state and government awards including Honoured Artist of Lithuania (1986), Culture and Art Prize (2009), Cross of Officer of the Grand Duke Gediminas’ Order (2005), and Author of the Year nomination (2002). Under his leadership, the Ažuoliukas choir has received Golden Bird Award nominations and other recognitions.