Immerse yourself in the timeless compositions of Modest Mussorgsky with this captivating album, released on November 5, 2013, under the Archiphon label. The album features a stunning orchestral performance of Mussorgsky's renowned "Pictures at an Exhibition," a suite of ten movements that vividly depict the artist's journey through an art exhibition. Each movement is a masterpiece in its own right, from the playful "The Gnome" to the majestic "The Great Gate of Kiev." The album also includes a powerful rendition of Liszt's "Hunnenschlacht," adding another layer of musical brilliance to this already impressive collection. With a total runtime of 46 minutes, this album is a perfect blend of classical elegance and orchestral grandeur, showcasing Mussorgsky's unique ability to translate visual art into musical form. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave you spellbound.
2014 Archiphon2014 Archiphon
Tracks
Bilder einer Ausstellung: PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Bilder einer Ausstellung: I. The GnomeModest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Bilder einer Ausstellung: PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Bilder einer Ausstellung: II. The Old CastleModest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Bilder einer Ausstellung: PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Bilder einer Ausstellung: III. TuileriesModest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Bilder einer Ausstellung: IV. BydloModest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Bilder einer Ausstellung: PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Bilder einer Ausstellung: V. Ballet of the Unhatched ChicksModest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Bilder einer Ausstellung: VI. Samuel Goldenberg and SchmuyleModest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Bilder einer Ausstellung: VII. The Market Place at LimogesModest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Bilder einer Ausstellung: VIII. Catacombae: Sepulchrum romanumModest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Bilder einer Ausstellung: Cum mortuis in lingua mortuaModest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Bilder einer Ausstellung: IX. The Hut on Fowl's Legs (Baba-Yaga)Modest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Bilder einer Ausstellung: X. The Great Gate of KievModest Mussorgsky, Maurice Ravel, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet
Hunnenschlacht (Battle of the Huns), S105/R422Franz Liszt, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Ernest Ansermet