Awards for contribution in Art

  • 1994 - annual TELDEC prize winner stated by music reviewers for best conducting performance (Delieb, Copelia) United Kingdom

  • 1994 - Best musical theatre conductor Award of Latvia Theatrical Union

  • 1996 - Big Music prize winner for staging Uguns un Nakts (Fire and night) by J. Medins

  • 1998 - Best musical theatre conductor Award of Latvia Theatrical Union

  • 1998 - Diploma of Recognition by G. Ulmanis, President of the Republic of Latvia for performance at VI International Opera music Festival in Sigulda ("The Troubadour" by G. Verdi and "Faust" by Ch. Gounod)

  • 1998 - Diploma of Recognition by G. Ulmanis, President of the Republic of Latvia for organizing the ceremonial concert dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the State of Latvia


Conducted repertory includes 50 operas and 20 ballets,
especially Italian masterpieces (9 Verdi operas).
As conductor, Vilumanis is characterized by profound musicality,
emotional interpretation and an acute dramatic reading.