Ciurlionis, Mikalojus Konstantinas C Composers Composition

Ciurlionis, Mikalojus Konstantinas C Composers Composition

Ciurlionis, Mikalojus Konstantinas

Lithuanian Romantic period composer Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis (1875-1911) was also a gifted visual artist, especially in painting. He also ushered in the nationalist movement in Lithuanian composition, being in the forefront of those using folk melodies in his compositions. Two noted works are the symphonic poems In the Forest and The Sea.

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See Also:

- Classical Music Dictionary with brief life story.
- Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre article with details on his 125th birthday celebration. Includes discography and publications of symphonic scores.
- Find a Grave photograph of his tomb in Rasu Cemetery, Vilnius, Lithuania, with links to cemetery showing other notables buried nearby.
- Works available for downloading and printing. Also painted copies available for purchase.
- Article from the Lithuanian Embassy in Tokyo commemorating the 125th anniversary of his birth. Includes photograph, painting, details of the festivities, and links.
- Study of his life and works including continuing performances of his works and showings of his art and his national and international posterity. Lithuanian and English.
- Biographical sketch and recommended recordings.

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