Pictures at an Exhibition
Pictures at an Exhibition was composed by the Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky. The piece describes a visit to an exhibition of paintings by Victor Hartmann, a friend of the composer. Mussorgsky wrote a piece of music to describe each picture, and imitate its atmosphere.
Click on the pictures below to hear the music Mussorgsky composed for them.
Ballet of the chicks in their shells |
Goldenburg and Schmuyle |
Catacombs |
The hut on fowl's legs |
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The Great Gate of Kiev |
Follow these links below to find out more about Mussorgsky.
And follow these links for more details about Pictures at an Exhibition
Oslo Philharmonic CD cover notes
New York Philharmonic CD cover notes (includes some of the pictures)
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