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. 1. Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis - 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. 2. Grave of Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis - Find a Grave photograph of his tomb in Rasu Cemetery, Vilnius, Lithuania, with links to cemetery showing other notables buried nearby. 3. Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis - Biography and study of his music and art with commentary on his intellectual strength and emotional depth. Includes portrait and two of his paintings. 4. Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis - Biography with religious upbringing and geopolitical background, showing musical and artistic development. Includes links to paintings and an essay on his "Creation of the World." 5. Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis - Articles and information exchange on the Lithuanian artist and composer. 6. Mikolajus Ciurlionis Paintings, Prints and Reproductions - Works available for downloading and printing. Also painted copies available for purchase. 7. Mikolajus Konstantinas Ciurlionis - Classical Music Dictionary with brief life story. 8. Mikolajus Konstantinas Ciurlionis (1875-1911) - Biographical sketch and recommended recordings. 9. National Commemoration of Mikalojus Konstantinas Ciurlionis - Lithuanian Music Information and Publishing Centre article with details on his 125th birthday celebration. Includes discography and publications of symphonic scores.

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