The echo of old musical traditions in Liubavas Manor

In accordance with the cultural traditions established in the Western European world, music has received considerable attention in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania historically. At first, it was most cherished in the manor of the Grand Duke of Lithuania, later professional music was concentrated in the manors of nobles.

In Lithuanian manors, were often decorated with luxurious musical instruments, and the sounds they made were an inseparable part of the nobility's feasts. In terms of professionalism and their repertoire, the orchestras funded by the landlords were no worse than the orchestras of Western European manors. Particular attention was given to music education. The representatives of the most prominent noble families were well-known music patrons. 

An orchestra was once housed in the two-storey gates of Liubavas Manor

When Liubavas Manor was managed by the canon Mikalojus Tiškevičius (b. 1796), it also had its orchestra. Its musicians were housed in a two-storey gate built by the canon, presumably in the Baroque style. The gate, unfortunately, has not survived to this day. In his monograph 'Neris and its Banks', Konstantinas Tiškevičius described what the Liubavas Manor looked like at the end of the 18th century. 

The musicians as well as other residents lived in spacious apartments that were built in the portal. It can be implied that it was a very large and beautiful construction that was tasteful and luxurious.