Arnas Mikalkėnas

Arnas Mikalkėnas is an Associate Professor at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre within the Department of Chamber Ensemble – Contemporary Music Specialisation. A multi-disciplinary artist, he works as a pianist, percussionist, composer, and improviser, transcending traditional musical frameworks to explore unique sonic relationships.

• Teaches at:
  • Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
  • Kaunas Juozas Gruodis Conservatory
• Co-founder of Jazz Academy Kaunas
• Member of experimental/improvised music trio Oak Birches
• Collaborated with international artists: Kenny Wollesen, Michael Moore, Liudas Mockūnas, Yumiko Yoshimoto, and others

His research and creative work focuses on non-commercial improvised music, blending classical/jazz traditions with avant-garde practices like musique concrète, rock, and metal. Discography includes 18 albums as a composer and performer.