House of composer S. Šimkus

Stasys Šimkus (1887–1943) was a classic of the Lithuanian vocal and choral music, songs comprise the most significant part of his oeuvre and serve as a benchmark to the composers of later generations. Stasys Šimkus was a representative of national romanticism. His music is based on the elements of the Lithuanian folk melodies. Vocal and choral works – the most valuable part of his entire output – amount to 55 solo works and 252 choral compositions.

Source: Music Information Centre Lithuania