Immerse yourself in the rich, orchestral tapestry of Modest Mussorgsky's masterful compositions with this captivating album. Released on February 18, 2022, via Vanguard Classics, this collection features the iconic "Pictures at an Exhibition," a suite that vividly depicts a tour through an art exhibition, each movement a musical portrait of Viktor Hartmann's works. The album also includes the stirring "Dawn on the Moskva River" from Mussorgsky's opera "Khovanshchina," offering a serene and evocative start to the collection.
Conducted by the esteemed Sir Charles Mackerras and performed by the New Philharmonia Orchestra, this recording brings a fresh and dynamic interpretation to Mussorgsky's original piano suite, orchestrated by Maurice Ravel. The album spans 37 minutes, encompassing 16 tracks that showcase the depth and breadth of Mussorgsky's genius. From the whimsical "Ballet of Little Chicks in Their Shells" to the dramatic "The Great Gate of Kiev," each piece is a testament to Mussorgsky's unique vision and the orchestra's virtuosity. This album is a celebration of classical music's enduring power, inviting listeners to experience the timeless beauty of Mussorgsky's compositions in a new light.
Tracks
Pictures at an Exhibition: I. PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Sir Charles Mackerras, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: II. GnomusModest Mussorgsky, Sir Charles Mackerras, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: III. PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Sir Charles Mackerras, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: IV. The Old CastleModest Mussorgsky, Sir Charles Mackerras, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: V. PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Sir Charles Mackerras, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: VI. TuileriesModest Mussorgsky, Sir Charles Mackerras, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: VII. BydloModest Mussorgsky, Sir Charles Mackerras, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: VIII. PromenadeModest Mussorgsky, Sir Charles Mackerras, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: IX. Ballet of Little Chicks in Their ShellsModest Mussorgsky, Sir Charles Mackerras, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: X. Two Polish Jews (Samuil Goldenberg and Schmuyle)Modest Mussorgsky, Sir Charles Mackerras, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: XI. LimogesModest Mussorgsky, Sir Charles Mackerras, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: XII. CatacombsModest Mussorgsky, Sir Charles Mackerras, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: XIII. Cum Mortuis in Lingua Mortua (Among the Dead in the Language of the Dead)Modest Mussorgsky, Sir Charles Mackerras, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: XIV. The Hut on Hen's LegsModest Mussorgsky, Sir Charles Mackerras, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Pictures at an Exhibition: XV. The Great Gate of KievModest Mussorgsky, Sir Charles Mackerras, New Philharmonia Orchestra
Khovanshchina: Prelude. Dawn on the Moskva RiverModest Mussorgsky, Sir Charles Mackerras, New Philharmonia Orchestra
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