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The composer, winner of the Lithuanian National Prize for Culture and Art Faustas Latėnas, died at the age of 65.
His daughter, actress Elžbieta Latėnaitė, announced this on Facebook Wednesday night.
Heads of state express their sympathy
The Heads of State express their condolences on the death of the composer F. Latėnas.
According to President Gitanas Nausėda, Lithuania bids farewell to a bright and talented person who has contributed significantly to the development of theatrical culture in our country, created the phenomenon of theatrical music, was able to uniquely reveal the theme and depth of performance , turn music into a full-fledged participant.
We got to know Faustas Latėnas as a man of the theater, but the composer left a brilliant mark not only in the skies of Lithuanian culture, but also in diplomacy, political and social life.
“We knew Faustas Latėnas as a man of the theater, but the composer left a brilliant mark not only in the skies of Lithuanian culture, but also in diplomacy, political and social life. He was an active shaper of the cultural field, symbolizing the resurgence of the new independent Lithuanian culture, ”said the president.
Due to the loss, the president is saddened along with the family and relatives of F. Latėnas and expresses his condolences to the entire Lithuanian cultural community.
Seimas spokesperson Viktoras Pranckietis expresses his condolences to his relatives for the death of the composer F. Latėnas on his behalf and on behalf of Seimas.
“Faustas Latėnas not only contributed to the history of modern Lithuanian music with his works, but also did everything possible to create an independent Lithuanian cultural sector and theater culture in it. Its vision and activities will continue to be the standards of quality and well-being for future generations. I express my deepest condolences to family members, colleagues and admirers of his talent as F. Latėnas, ”says the head of parliament.
Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis also expresses his condolences on the death of F. Latėnas.
“The composer, winner of the F. Latėnas National Prize for Culture and Art, went to Anapilin. The music of this famous artist is heard in many theatrical performances, documentaries and feature films, and his sensitive and emotional work is highly valued by fans of academic music. The composer was also always interested in Lithuanian cultural policy, contributed to strategic decisions and the dissemination of art in the country and in the world. I sincerely sympathize with loved ones, friends, all those who were lucky enough to meet this outstanding personality and see the bright light of talent, ”says the Prime Minister.
In 1989-1991, F. Latėnas was director of the Vilnius Puppet Theater, since 1996 he has been the director of the Lithuanian State Academic Drama Theater, in 1999-2000 he was the General Director of the National Drama Theater. In 2000-2004, together with the director Rimas Tuminas, he directed the Vilnius Small Theater.
In 1996 and 2004, F. Latėnas became Lithuanian Vice Minister of Culture, as well as Advisor to the Prime Minister and Attaché for Lithuanian Culture in Russia.
F. Latėnas has composed music for more than 200 performances, more than 40 documentaries and feature films.
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