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SKU: A0.1146865
Composed by Modest MUSSORGSKY (1839 - 1881). Arranged by James M. Guthrie. 19th Century,Contest,Festival,Historic,Romantic Period,Traditional. Score and Parts. 192 pages. Jmsgu3 #747064. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1146865).Score: 100 pages. Duration: ca. 33:30
Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition is a suite of ten pieces composed for solo piano by Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky in 1874. The suite was written as a tribute to his friend and artist, Viktor Hartmann, after his untimely death. Each of the ten pieces is inspired by one of Hartmann's paintings and is intended to evoke the atmosphere and feeling of the painting. The suite is one of the most famous and most often performed of all piano works. It is also one of the most innovative and influential works of the Romantic period, showcasing Mussorgsky's unique approach to harmony and rhythm. The suite is filled with dynamic shifts, colorful harmonies, and unusual melodic structures that create a unique sound. It has been performed by countless artists in many different arrangements, and it continues to inspire and influence composers today.
Mussorgsky is known for his ability to evoke vivid pictures through his music. He creates soundscapes that transport listeners to other places and times. Through the use of complex harmonies and shifting tonalities, Mussorgsky creates sonic paintings that are as diverse and varied as any works of art in a museum. He takes listeners on a journey through different landscapes and environments, ranging from pastoral settings to the depths of the underworld. In his famous suite, Pictures at an Exhibition, Mussorgsky gives each movement a title that references a painting, sculpture, or architectural feature from an art museum. The suite is composed in such a way that it captures the moods and emotions evoked by the artworks. From the bright and energetic Promenade to the somber and mysterious Catacombs, Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition paints a vivid sonic landscape that brings the listener into the art museum.
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