1908 Čiurlionis became involved in social activitiesM. K. Čiurlionis organised the Second Exhibition of Lithuanian Art, wrote for "Vilniaus žinios" (Vilnius News), and directed the "Vilnius Kankles" choir.
1908 Sonata No. 5 (Sonata of the Sea)M. K. Čiurlionis' mature work - the cycle "Sonata no. 5 (Sonata of the Sea)", painted in 1908.