Sound engineer gintas Norvila, a first-generation American with Lithuanian heritage, was among those recognized at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards for his work on recordings with The Cleveland orchestra.While the Grammy for Best Engineered Classical Album ultimately went to Mike Tierney and Alan Silverman, Norvila’s nomination alongside Jennifer Nulsen highlights the crucial, and frequently enough unseen, role audio engineers play in bringing classical music to life. the recognition spotlights norvila’s contributions to recordings of both contemporary and established composers,Julius Eastman and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky,respectively.
Sound engineer Gintas Norvila, an American of Lithuanian descent, and mastering engineer Jennifer Nulsen received a Grammy nomination for Best Engineered Classical Album.
According to the Grammy nominations list, Norvila and his team were recognized for their work on recordings of Julius Eastman’s Second Symphony and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Second Symphony, performed by The Cleveland Orchestra and conducted by Franz Welser-Möst.
The award ultimately went to Mike Tierney and Alan Silverman, the sound engineer and mastering engineer respectively, for their work on Christopher Cerrone’s album “Don’t Look Down” with the group Sandbox Percussion. The team was honored for the album’s high-quality sound recording.
As previously reported by Kauno Diena, Norvila visited Lithuania in 2013. At the time, the New York-based music technology student spoke fluent Lithuanian, despite his parents having grown up in the United States.
“My first impression is that you live pretty well,” Norvila remarked during his visit to Lithuania.
The Cleveland Orchestra shared an interview with Gintas Norvila on their Instagram account:
A Grammy nomination is a significant achievement in the music industry, and Norvila’s recognition highlights the growing influence of American talent on the classical music scene.
Sound engineer Gintas Norvila, who has Lithuanian roots, was nominated alongside mastering engineer Jennifer Nulsen for a Grammy Award in the Best Engineered Classical Album category.
The nomination, as detailed in the official Grammy list, acknowledged their contributions to recordings featuring The Cleveland Orchestra performing Julius Eastman’s Second Symphony and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Second Symphony, under the direction of conductor Franz Welser-Möst.
While the Grammy ultimately went to Mike Tierney and Alan Silverman for their work on Christopher Cerrone’s “Don’t Look Down” with Sandbox Percussion, Norvila’s nomination still represents a major career milestone. The winning team was praised for achieving exceptional sound quality on the album.
Norvila’s connection to his heritage was evident during a 2013 visit to Lithuania, as reported by Kauno Diena. Then a student studying music technology in New York, he demonstrated fluency in Lithuanian, despite his parents being raised in the U.S.
During that trip, Norvila offered a lighthearted observation, stating, “My first impression is that you live pretty well.”
The Cleveland Orchestra also recently featured an interview with Norvila on their official Instagram account, further showcasing his involvement with the acclaimed orchestra.
