Emilija Karaliute plays the Lithuanian Harp (or Kankles in Lithuanian) which is similar to a UK Classical Harp for versatility and range and sound but is a flat instrument not an upright one.

Emilija has been playing the Kankles for 16 years, has a deep connection to the instrument and its cultural roots and is a virtuoso player,
she has received the National Laureate for Lithuania twice. She plays many varieties of music but for our concert she will be playing Classical Music pieces
by composers from all over Europe and will also tell us some history and information about her instrument during the concert.

You can find more information on her website at www.balticstrings.com or if you are on facebook she is on facebook as Emilije Karaliute (@karaliute.emilija)

Biography:
Emilija is a professional classical and folk musician who began studying the kanklės in Lithuania from an early age, developing a deep connection to the instrument and its cultural roots. She has been playing the kanklės for 16 years and has been awarded the title of the National Laureate of Lithuania twice. The kanklės is the Lithuanian National instrument, which remains relatively unknown to many. Emilija is passionate about sharing the kanklės with new audiences, promoting the diversity of Lithuanian culture. Now a regular performer in the UK, with her recent solo shows in Paris and Berlin, Emilija continues to engage audiences with her ability to integrate the kanklės into diverse genres, including classical, contemporary, and folk music.