 In 2012 this company became the basis of Vilnius City Opera - alternative, most accomplished and well known independent opera company in Lithuania.By combining Eastern European theatre training with American style method acting and cinematographic style of directing Ibelhauptaite developed new language for Lithuanian opera and helped to bring to international attention young Lithuanian singing talents like Asmik Grigorian, Edgaras Montvidas, Kostas Smoriginas, Justina Gringyte amongst others.Vilnius City Opera has changed the landscape of opera in Lithuania.