MARTYNAS LEVICKIS: WITHOUT LIMITS

Martynas Levickis’ musical journey began not in a concert hall, but in the dense forests of Lithuania. At just three years old, he began imitating birdsong and the rustling of leaves on a toy accordion – a gift bought by his uncle out of necessity, as the family could not afford a piano. What initially seemed like a compromise soon became the foundation of an extraordinary career. At the age of eight, Martynas enrolled at the Saulius Sondeckis School of Arts in Šiauliai. He later studied with Prof. Owen Murray at the Royal Academy of Music in London and with Prof. Iñaki Alberdi at Musikene, the Higher School of Music of the Basque Country in San Sebastián.

Currently based in Germany, Martynas Levickis is one of the most active Lithuanian concert musicians. His performances have captivated audiences at such prestigious venues as the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, the Konzerthaus Berlin, and the National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts. He is also a frequent guest at major festivals, including the Rheingau Musik Festival and Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

His artistry has received special recognition at these festivals: in 2023, he was named Artist in Residence at Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, while in 2025 he was selected as a Fokus Artist at the Rheingau Musik Festival. One of the leading accordionists of his generation, Levickis has received more than 30 international awards, including the Coupe Mondiale in 2010, one of the most prestigious competitions in the accordion world. In 2023, he was also honoured by OPUS KLASSIK with the Instrumentalist of the Year award.

More about Martynas Levickis:
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