Andrius Kulikauskas is a well-known Lithuanian composer and performer, born in 1952. He was a musician and the head of the popular ensemble „Vilniaus aidai“ in 70’s. Later, together with Vytautas Kernagis he has found a famous group „Theatre of the Song“. At present A. Kulikauskas is working at Keistuolių Theatre, writing music, taking part in various performances, playing together with the violoncello quintet „Quincelli“. A. Kulikauskas is creating music for movies and performances, often helps for other performers accompanying and arranging their songs („Actors’ Trio“, „Adios“). Lately he is playing alone or together with Saulius Bareikis.

In 2008 a first book written by Andrius Kulikauskas has appeared called „A Furious Wind“. Though there is a collection of children songs with notes and guitar chords in the book, composer says these are serious productions for everyone – for the kid, just learning to play guitar or piano or for the music academy student. There is a phonogram for nineteen songs in the compact disc, which come together with the book.

Discography:

• „Just Listen“ (2002)
• „Evening Melancholy“ (2006)
• „A Furious Wind. Play with Andrius Kulikauskas“ (audiobook, CD included) (2008)