The music of Vladas Švedas reflects influences of the folk songs from his native Dzūkija region and studies of folk music at the State Conservatoire, as well as works and personality of M. K. Čiurlionis. On the other hand he was always interested in the development of music of the 20th century, employing in his works various elements of contemporary music language. Music of Vladas Švedas is dominated by subjects of the homeland and its history, religious-philosophical contemplations, traditional folk tales. The composer has written numerous works for education purposes: songs, instrumental miniatures, works for amateur and folk ensembles.
