Čiurlionis believed all arts stem from the same source, basing several of his paintings on musical structures like fugues and sonatas, while much of his music is pictorial.
Performer Biography
The pianist on this album, Mūza Rubackytė, is a Lithuanian native who made her professional debut at age seven and won the Grand Prix at the Budapest International Piano Competition.
Performer Biography
Mūza Rubackytė's recordings of Čiurlionis have been described as 'flawless' by American Record Guide, and she herself as 'one of today's most important pianists' by Chicago Tribune.
Composer Biography
Čiurlionis pursued parallel careers in music and painting, directing choirs and founding the Union of Lithuanian Painters, achieving international recognition for his painting.
Composer Biography
Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis, a distinguished figure in Lithuanian arts, was born in 1875 and died prematurely in 1911 at the age of 35.
Compositional Technique
Čiurlionis's later piano works, featured in this album, incorporate contrasting dynamic and structural elements, and use polymodal and polyrhythmic structures, reflecting his interpretation of symbolism.
