Immerse yourself in the rich, orchestral tapestry of Modest Mussorgsky's masterful compositions with this captivating album, released on January 20, 2017, by Berlin Classics. This collection showcases Mussorgsky's unparalleled genius, featuring his iconic suite "Pictures at an Exhibition" and the thrilling "Night on Bald Mountain." Originally composed for solo piano, "Pictures at an Exhibition" has been masterfully orchestrated, bringing each vivid scene to life with stunning clarity and depth. From the whimsical "The Gnome" to the haunting "Catacombae," each movement paints a vivid picture, transporting you to the heart of Mussorgsky's imaginative world. "Night on Bald Mountain," conducted by the renowned Leonard Bernstein with the New York Philharmonic, adds a dramatic flourish to the album, showcasing Mussorgsky's ability to evoke both the mystical and the macabre. This 43-minute journey through Mussorgsky's musical landscape is a testament to his enduring legacy and a delight for any classical music enthusiast.
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Tracks
Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade IModest Mussorgsky, Gewandhausorchester, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: I. The GnomeModest Mussorgsky, Gewandhausorchester, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade IIModest Mussorgsky, Gewandhausorchester, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: II. The Old CastleModest Mussorgsky, Gewandhausorchester, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade IIIModest Mussorgsky, Gewandhausorchester, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: III. TuileriesModest Mussorgsky, Gewandhausorchester, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: IV. BydloModest Mussorgsky, Gewandhausorchester, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade IVModest Mussorgsky, Gewandhausorchester, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: V. The Ballet of Unhatched Chicks in their ShellsModest Mussorgsky, Gewandhausorchester, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: VI. Samuel Goldenberg and SchmuÿleModest Mussorgsky, Gewandhausorchester, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: VII. The Market Place at LimogesModest Mussorgsky, Gewandhausorchester, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: VIII. Catacombae (Sepulchrum Romanum), Con mortuis in lingua MortuaModest Mussorgsky, Gewandhausorchester, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: IX. The Hut of Baba YagaModest Mussorgsky, Gewandhausorchester, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: X. The Great Gate of KievModest Mussorgsky, Gewandhausorchester, Igor Markevitch
Night on Bald MountainModest Mussorgsky, Gewandhausorchester, Igor Markevitch
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