Raminta Šerkšnytė's oeuvre is dominated by neo-romantic idiom, enriched with some features of minimalism, sonorism, jazz, folk and avantgarde music; in her compositions the constructive principles of Western music are pervaded with Eastern contemplativeness and subtlety. She composes mostly for orchestra, chamber ensembles, also incidental music for drama performances and music for children. A great amount of expression, colourful imagery and strong communicative ability are characteristic of her music; the composer pays much attention to the dramatic development, dynamics of form, and the matters of instrumentation. One can feel a broad spectrum of certain states of mind - kind of musical archetypes - emanating in Šerkšnytė's music: from the calm meditation (Aurei Regina Caeli), and nostalgic, melancholic moods (Adieu) to dramatic expression (De profundis) and outbursts of vital energy (Vortex). On the other hand, many of her compositions tend to colourful soundscapes seemingly inspired by the exalted reflection of nature (Mountains in the Mist; Almond Blossom). In her own words, a composition is a certain uplifted state of mind, materialized by means of sounds, and its impressiveness depends on the composer's technical mastery.
