Mindaugas Rojus facts for kids
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Mindaugas Rojus
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Mindaugas Rojus in 2010
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| Born | 24 January 1981 |
| Origin | Darbėnai; currently Klaipėda, Lithuania |
| Genres | Opera, operetta, musical, classical music |
| Occupations | Vocalist, opera singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Associated acts | Žemaitijos perlai Loreta Ramelienė |
Mindaugas Rojus is a talented opera singer from Lithuania. He was born on January 24, 1981, in Darbėnai. He sings both tenor and baritone parts. Mindaugas is a main singer at the Klaipėda State Music Theatre. He is also part of a singing group called Žemaitijos perlai, which means "Samogitia's Pearls".
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About Mindaugas Rojus
Early Life and Education
Mindaugas Rojus finished high school in Darbėnai. He then went to the Stasys Šimkus Conservatory in Klaipėda. There, he studied how to lead a choir and how to sing by himself.
Later, he attended the Lithuanian Academy of Music for special studies. From 2004, he studied singing at Klaipėda University. He earned a master's degree in singing.
Family Life
Mindaugas has two siblings: a younger sister named Sandra and an older brother named Rimantas. He has a son named Augustinas Rojus, who was born on June 9, 2010. Augustinas's mother is Viktorija Gulnickaja, a ballerina from the Klaipėda State Music Theatre. Mindaugas currently lives in Klaipėda, a port city in Lithuania.
Famous Roles in Opera
In 2006, Mindaugas Rojus tried out for a role in an opera. He won the part of Eugene Onegin. Soon after, he was invited to work at the Klaipėda State Music Theatre. He has played many important characters in operas and musicals.
Here are some of his notable roles:
- Onegin – in Pyotr Tchaikovsky's opera Eugene Onegin
- Germont – in Giuseppe Verdi's opera La traviata
- Aristide – in Paul Abraham's operetta Ball im Savoy
- Prince Ypsheim – in Johann Strauss's operetta Wiener Blut
- Jake – in the musical drama Passion Spree from George Gershwin's opera Porgy and Bess
- Eisenstein – in Johann Strauss's operetta Die Fledermaus
- Phoebus – in Zigmars Liepins' opera–melodrama Notre-Dame de Paris
- Fiorello – in Gioachino Rossini's opera The Barber of Seville
- Juozelis – in Giedrius Kuprevičius's musical Veronica
- Gianni Schicchi – in Giacomo Puccini's opera Gianni Schicchi
He has also sung baritone parts in other famous works:
- In Gabriel Fauré's Requiem, a special piece for choir and orchestra.
- In Carl Orff's Carmina Burana, a scenic cantata.
Other Musical Projects
TV Appearances
In 2009, Mindaugas took part in a TV singing contest called Triumfo arka (Triumphal Arch). This show was on LTV and LTV World. He was one of the audience's favorite singers. He made it to the semifinal round of the competition.
During the show, he performed many famous songs. These included Mister X's aria from The Circus Princess. He also sang Xerxes' aria from Serse. Another song he performed was Don Quixote's aria from Man of La Mancha.
Collaborations and Albums
Mindaugas Rojus works with Loreta Ramelienė, a soprano singer from the Klaipėda State Music Theatre. They perform together as a duo called Žemaitijos perlai (Samogitia's Pearls). Their shows include both well-known classical songs and popular pop music.
He also works with the Lyra ensemble from the Kretinga School of Art. They released an album together.
International Performances
Mindaugas has performed in many countries. These include Lithuania, Poland, Latvia, Russia, Italy, and Germany. He has also participated in various music competitions. These include the Jūrmala festival and the International Belvedere Competition for solo singers.
Awards and Recognition
Mindaugas Rojus has won several awards for his singing. He was the winner of Vox Rotary, a national contest for young singers. He also received the J. Augaitytė Prize.
In 2008, he graduated from the international Imre Kalman Competition in Moscow. At this competition, he won a special prize. This prize was for his excellent performance of a piece by Johann Strauss.
In 2009, he was nominated for The Golden Cross of the Stage. This nomination was for his role as Prince Ypsheim in the operetta Wiener Blut by Johann Strauss.
Discography
A discography is a list of recordings made by an artist. Here are some of Mindaugas Rojus's recordings:
- 2004 – Kartu (with Lyra).
- 2009 – Giedrius Kuprevičius. Musical Veronica, Klaipėda State Music Theatre.
- Triumfo arka. Auksiniai balsai II (CD / DVD, released in 2010). This album includes his performances of a Hussar's song from The Circus Princess. It also features a Neapolitan song called O Surdato 'Nnamurato.
- In 2011, Mindaugas recorded the official anthem of Šventoji. The song is called Šventas krantas (Šventosios himnas). The lyrics were written by the famous Lithuanian writer Vidmantė Jasukaitytė.
