《祭壇》1909年、テンペラ／厚紙 国立M. K. チュルリョーニス美術館、
カウナス M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art, Kaunas, Lithuania.
《リトアニアの墓地》1909年、テンペラ／厚紙 国立M. K. チュルリョーニス美術館、カウナス M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Video Message from Dr. Virginija Vitkienė
Director General
M.K.Čiurlionis National Museum of Art
We are pleased to present the playlist #SoundFirstČiurlionis, which allows you to enjoy the world of the exhibition through music.
This YouTube Music playlist has been selected by Rokas Zubovas, pianist and great-grandson of M. K. Čiurlionis.
You can listen to the playlist before your visit as an introduction or after the exhibition to continue the experience.
We hope the music will guide you into the world where Čiurlionis’s paintings and compositions come together.
#SoundFirstCiurlionis
Enter the World of Čiurlionis through Sound
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M. K. Čiurlionis, Piece in A major, VL 246, 1903
Piano: Nikolaus Lahusen -
M. K. Čiurlionis, Prelude in B minor, VL 182a (arr. for double bass), 1902
Bass: Aušvydo Kriščiūno -
M. K. Čiurlionis, Prelude in C minor, VL 189, 1901
Piano: Nikolaus Lahusen -
M. K. Čiurlionis, Canon in C minor, VL 216, 1902
Piano: Nikolaus Lahusen -
M. K. Čiurlionis, Prelude in D minor, VL 239, 1903
Piano: Muza Rubackyte -
M. K. Čiurlionis, Prelude in D flat major, VL 253, 1903
Piano: Rokas Zubovas -
M. K. Čiurlionis, Ballade in F sharp minor, VL 272a, 1905
Piano: Rokas Zubovas -
M. K. Čiurlionis, Variations "Maiden Left," VL278 (arr. for double guitar), 1906
Guitar: Lovro Peretić and Rokas Jurkus -
M. K. Čiurlionis, Prelude in D minor, VL 295, 1906
Piano: Muza Rubackyte -
M. K. Čiurlionis, Prelude Remembrance, VL 299, 1906
Piano: Rokas Zubovas -
M. K. Čiurlionis, Prelude in G Major, VL338 (arr. for double guitar), 1909
Guitar: Lovro Peretić and Rokas Jurkus -
M. K. Čiurlionis, Symphonic Poem "In the Forest," VL1, 1901
Conductor: Modestas Pitrėnas,
Orchestra: Schweizer Jugend-Sinfonie-Orchester (SJSO)
Selected by Rokas Zubovas (1966-)
The pianist Rokas Zubovas, a faculty member of the Piano Department of the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre since 2000, previously taught at Saint Xavier University in Chicago (1994–2000). A prizewinner of the Frinna Awerbuch International Piano Competition in New York and the M. K. Čiurlionis International Piano Competition in Vilnius, Lithuania, he has appeared in recitals and festivals worldwide, with a special focus on the music of his great-grandfather, M. K. Čiurlionis.
Message for the Playlist
Piano for Čiurlionis was the instrument of choice. With growing fame and recognition, musicians started adapting Čiurlionis’ works for their instruments, thus expanding opportunities for their colleagues to perform Čiurlionis’ music.
This playlist offers examples of his piano music performed by three pianists, who were extensively recording Čiurlionis piano music as well as examples of adaptations of piano works for sting instruments. The playlist is summarized by the symphonic poem “In the Forest,” the first Lithuanian symphonic work, which is still considered an iconic symbol of Lithuania.
Message to Listeners
Čiurlionis Speaks from the Heart to the Heart.
Transcending nations, cultures, time and space.
I sincerely hope that the voice of Čiurlionis’ Heart will resonates with you for long time.
With regards,
Rokas Zubovas
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Title
M. K. Čiurlionis: The Inner Constellation
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Dates
Saturday, 28 March - Sunday, 14 June 2026
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Venue
The National Museum of Western Art [Ueno-Park, Tokyo] Special Exhibition Wing B2F
7-7 Ueno-koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007 -
Hours
9:30-17:30 (Fridays and Saturdays 9:30-20:00)
*Admission ends 30 mins. before closing time -
Closed
Mondays and 7 May（Opens on 30 March and 4 May）
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Organized by
The National Museum of Western Art, Tokyo; The Yomiuri Shimbun; M. K. Čiurlionis National Museum of Art
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With the special support of
The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania
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With the support of
The National Museum of Western Art Shibahara Keiichi Fund
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With the assistance of
J-WAVE
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With the cooperation of
Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Japan; The Western Art Foundation
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Press Contact
「M. K. Čiurlionis」Public Relations Office
c/o Youth Planning Center
Mail:2026ciurlionis@ypcpr.com
(Office hours: Weekdays, 10:00 – 18:00, closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.)
7-7 Ueno-koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan
JR Yamanote Line, 1 minute from Ueno Station, Park Exit
Keisei Line, 7minutes from Keisei Ueno Station
Ginza or Hibiya Subway Lines, 8 minutes from Ueno Station
* There is no parking at the museum. Due to very limited parking availability near the NMWA, please use public transportation to access the museum.
| Admission Fees （tax included） |
Adults | College Students |
High School Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,200 yen |
1,300 yen |
1,000 yen |
- * Admission is free for junior high school students and under.
- * Disabled visitors admitted free of charge, with one attendant.
- * College students, high school students and disabled visitors must show their relevant student ID, proof of age or disability status document upon entry to the museum.
- * Students and faculty members at National Museum of Art Campus Member institutions may view this exhibition on specially priced tickets (students = 1,100 yen, faculty members = 2,000 yen). These tickets are available at the National Museum of Western Art Ticket Office.
- * You can also see the exhibition “Hokusai: Thirty-six Views of Mt. Fuji from the Iuchi Collection” and the permanent exhibition on the same day of viewing this exhibition.
- * One ticket is valid for only one visit by one guest during the exhibition period. Re-entry is not permitted.
- * Ticket cannot be refunded, exchanged or reissue.
- * You may have to wait to enter the exhibition depending on the crowd.
- * Ticket resale is prohibited.
