Andrius Dirmauskas

Andrius Dirmauskas (horn, Lithuania) is the principal horn of the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra (LNSO) and an active soloist and chamber musician. He studied at the Kaunas Juozas Naujalio Music Gymnasium, the University of Tromsø in Norway, and the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, where he earned his master’s degree. He is a laureate of numerous national and international competitions.
Andrius performs with the LNSO wind quintet PhilBrass and is also a member of the brass ensemble Brass Bravo. He collaborates with the Kaunas City Symphony Orchestra and other Lithuanian symphonic and chamber orchestras. Additionally, he actively participates in the Lithuanian National Philharmonic’s educational programs.
In 2024, Andrius released the album Lithuanian Composers’ Works for Horn—the first CD dedicated to Lithuanian horn repertoire—featuring Balys Dvarionas’ Horn Concerto (with its score reconstructed by Dirmauskas) alongside solo works by Lithuanian composers. He performs at festivals such as Kristupo Festivalis, Midsummer, and Avanti, and participates in chamber music ensembles, including the horn quartet Hornica (A. Dirmauskas, E. Stanelis, A. Gervė, L. Dakinevičius), which has been recognized for its innovative repertoire.
Andrius Dirmauskas’ artistic activity seamlessly integrates orchestral, solo, chamber, and educational work, aiming to explore and promote the full range of horn expression.