Recomposition and Stylization Competition “Continuing M. K. Čiurlionis”
About the project
The project “Continuing M. K. Čiurlionis” aimed to bring the work of Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis into the context of contemporary music. During the project, Čiurlionis’ scores, sketches, and manuscripts were selected and digitised, forming the foundation for a recomposition and stylization competition.
A total of 22 new compositions were submitted to the competition. From these, a professional jury selected 12 works for the final concert. The concert featured exceptionally diverse ensembles: pieces for 6 pianos, 8 accordions and birbynė, 4 saxophones and electronics, 4 voices, 2 pianos, string orchestra and electronics, organ, and more. In total, 12 premieres were presented, performed by 36 LMTA soloists and the Lithuanian National Philharmonic ensemble Musica humana.
After the concert, the laureates were announced and prizes awarded.
The project was initiated by the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and funded by the Lithuanian Council for Culture. Prizes were established by the M. K. Čiurlionis House, the Lithuanian National Philharmonic Society, and the Lithuanian Music Information Centre. The project offered young creators a unique opportunity to explore Čiurlionis’ work anew through experimentation and contemporary interpretation.
M. K. Čiurlionis’ manuscripts and sketches
You can explore the valuable manuscripts, sketches, and scores of M. K. Čiurlionis preserved at the National M. K. Čiurlionis Art Museum via the following sources:
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Ciurlionis.eu – a platform administered by the National M. K. Čiurlionis Art Museum
Scores of the competition finalists:
IGNAS ŠOLIŪNAS – Reflection for four saxophones and magnetic tape
Score / Recording
MATAS LINKAUSKAS – Canon in C minor for flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, piano, and strings
Score / Recording
PAULIUS STANULIONIS – Laudation for four voices and sinfonietta
Score / Recording
LIUTAURAS BALTRŪNAS – Prelude for piano
Score / Recording
MARTYNA PUSKUNIGYTĖ – The World as a Great Symphony for four voices, two pianos, electronics, and drum
Score / Recording
GRETA MUZIKA – Sea Pictures for cello and piano
Score / Recording
DOVYDAS BALTRIMAVIČIUS – Ouroboros for string orchestra
Score / Recording
JORIS VAŠKYS – A Storm Comes From the Depths for piano and string quartet
Score / Recording
MARCO RIGHETTO – Revelation for six pianos
Score / Recording
LUKAS LAZINKA – In memoriam M. K. Č. for piano, organ, and strings
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AISTIS TAMULEVIČIUS – Restless Sea and the Bird of the Heavens for 8 accordions and birbynė
Score / Recording
NIKITA MENKOV – Autumn for flute and string orchestra
Score / Recording
All recordings of the competition’s final works can be viewed on the LMTA YouTube channel.