Open Call for Young Composers to Participate in the International Creative Laboratory - Residency "Regina Libertas Vol. 2"

The year 2025 has been declared by the Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania as the year of Motiejus Kazimieras Sarbievijus and Baroque Literature – a unique opportunity to revive the legacy of this legendary poet and rediscover his works through the language of music. With great enthusiasm and responsibility, the choir "Polifonija" continues the international creative laboratory - residency "Regina Libertas Vol. 2," dedicated to composers under the age of 35 from Lithuania and Poland. This residency not only enables creative collaboration but also offers the chance for your compositions to come to life!

We invite composers from Lithuania and Poland to participate in this unique project, where you will create a choral composition for a mixed choir based on the Latin poetry of M. K. Sarbievijus.

Selected participants will enjoy a week-long residency in Šiauliai, where you will work with the professional choir "Polifonija," receive valuable consultations from experienced music lecturers, and have the opportunity to refine your compositions during the real-time creative process. This is not only a chance to develop your creative skills but also to see your music come to life on stage.

The residency will include creative workshops, lectures, and discussions, culminating in a final event where your music will be fused with authentic Baroque dance elements, performed by the historical dance ensemble "Baltoji Pavana." This project will become a multi-disciplinary artistic experience, resulting in a complete concert program dedicated to M. K. Sarbievijus.

The new compositions created during the residency in May will be presented in Lithuania in June 2025.

If you are passionate about music and want to contribute to the creation of contemporary choral repertoire, register now and become a part of this unique residency!

Selection criteria and registration:

• Participants: Composers from Lithuania and Poland under the age of 35.
• A draft of the composition must be submitted by 2025.04.20.
• The residency will take place from May 5 to May 10, 2025, in Šiauliai.

The organizer will cover travel expenses for selected participants (up to 200 EUR), provide accommodation, and pay per diems.

Registration deadline: 2024.12.15

We look forward to receiving your creative applications and hope to create a musical dialogue between the past and the present together!

Registration form: HERE
Regulations: Regina Libertas Vol. 2 Regulations.pdf

The project is funded by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania.