Immerse yourself in the vivid and evocative world of Modest Mussorgsky's "Quadres d'una exposició," a captivating orchestral journey through a series of musical paintings. Released on December 17, 2018, this classical masterpiece is a testament to Mussorgsky's unique compositional style and his ability to translate visual art into sound.
The album, spanning 42 minutes, is a collection of ten movements, each inspired by a different painting or sketch by Mussorgsky's friend, the artist Viktor Hartmann. From the bustling "Promenade" that serves as the recurring theme, to the haunting "The Old Castle" and the lively "The Marketplace at Limoges," each piece is a distinct musical tableau, rich in detail and emotion.
The album also features some of Mussorgsky's most famous compositions, such as "Bydlo," a powerful depiction of a heavy cart pulled by oxen, and "The Great Gate of Kiev," a grand and majestic piece inspired by a proposed gate for the city of Kiev. The album also includes some bonus tracks, offering a unique perspective on the original compositions.
"Quadres d'una exposició" is not just a collection of classical pieces, but a journey through Mussorgsky's imagination, a window into the world of 19th-century Russian art and culture. Whether you're a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album is sure to leave a lasting impression.
2018 Bellaterra Música Ed. - A Sense of Music S.L.2018 Bellaterra Música Ed. - A Sense of Music S.L.
Tracks
Promenade. Allegro giusto, nel modo Rustico, senza allegrezza, ma poco sostenuto - AttaccaModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
Gnomus. Sempre vivoModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
Promenade. Moderato commodo assai e con delicatezza - AttaccaModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
The Old Castle. Andantino molto cantabile e con doloreModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
Promenade. Moderato non tanto, pesamente - AttaccaModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
The Tuileries Gardens. Allegretto non troppo, capricciosoModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
Bydlo. Sempre moderato, pesanteModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
Promenade. Tranquillo - AttaccaModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
Ballet of the Chickens in Their ShellsModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
Samuel Goldenberg and Schmuyle. Andante. Grave-energico - AndantinoModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
Promenade. Allegro giusto, nel modo rustico, poco sostenuto - AttaccaModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
The Marketplace at Limoges. Allegretto vivo, sempre scherzando - AttaccaModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
The Catacombs (Sepulchrum Romanum). Largo - AttaccaModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
Cum mortuis in lingua mortua. Andante non troppo, con lamentoModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
The Hut on Fowl's Legs (Baba-Yaga). Allegro con brio, feroce - Andante mosso - Allegro molto - AttaccaModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
The Great Gate of Kiev. Allegro alla breve. Maestoso. Con grandezzaModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
Els Gnoms (Cançó)Marta Canellas, Bellaterra Música Ed.
El Viejo Castillo (Variación) / El Castell Vell (Variació)Modest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Veronika Kinsky
El Vell Castell (Cançó)Modest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Daniel Ligorio
BydloVeronika Kinsky, Modest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed.
Ballet de los Pollitos en el Cascarón / Ballet dels Pollets a la CloscaModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Veronika Kinsky
La Cabana sobre Potes de Gallina (Baba-Iaga)Modest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Veronika Kinsky, Silvia Rösteck, A Sense of Music, S.L.
Els Gnoms - PlaybackMarta Canellas, Bellaterra Música Ed.
Bydlo - PlaybackVeronika Kinsky, Modest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed.
La Cabaña sobre Patas de Gallina (Baba-Yagá) / La Cabana sobre Potes de Gallina (Baba-Yagá) - PlaybackModest Mussorgsky, Bellaterra Música Ed., Veronika Kinsky, Silvia Rösteck
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