Mantautas Krukauskas is a composer, sound artist, and Associate Professor in the Department of Composition at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) in Vilnius. He is the co-founder and Head (since 2016) of the Music Innovation Studies Centre, an academic lab dedicated to music technology, immersive media, and interdisciplinary arts.
His compositions, ranging from chamber music to theatre and dance scores, have seen international performances across Europe and North America. His professional practice also encompasses electronic music performance and creative industry work, with a focus on music production and arrangement.
Krukauskas has been deeply involved in managing international artistic, research, and educational programmes. His work explores the synergy between creativity, media technologies, and diverse cultural approaches. Notably, in 2024, he co-authored the first staged early Baroque-style opera composed with the assistance of AI. In 2025, he was elected Head of the Lithuanian Composers’ Union.