Gabrielius Alekna

Gabrielius Alekna is a highly gifted Lithuanian-American pianist recognized for his mastery of 20th-century modernism, with a particular focus on Lithuanian avant-garde music. He has built an impressive international performing and recording career, having played with major orchestras such as the Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Juilliard Orchestra, and giving solo recitals in prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, Vienna's Musikverein, and the United Nations headquarters in Geneva. Alekna has earned numerous prizes early on, including Second Prize at the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna, and has been praised by renowned conductor Daniel Barenboim. Alongside his performing career, he is an educator based in New York City, teaching at Brooklyn College and occasionally at The Juilliard School. His repertoire and recordings emphasize modern Lithuanian composers and 20th-century modernism, making him a distinctive figure bridging Lithuanian musical culture and the international stage.

In addition to his performances, Alekna has contributed musicological essays on Lithuanian music and is known for his deep engagement with the cultural heritage of Lithuania through his piano interpretations. His career reflects a blend of performance excellence and academic involvement, enriching the contemporary classical music scene with a Lithuanian modernist perspective.

Genres

Avant-garde

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Orchestral Music

Piano

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Daniel Barenboim

Philip Glass

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Keith Jarrett

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Ivo Pogorelich

Steven Osborne

Latest Release

Bacevičius: Piano Music, Vol. 3

Vytautas Bacevičius•

Gabrielius Alekna

Album - 18 Tracks - Released July 4, 2025