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Mussorgsky – Pictures at an Exhibition
Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition….
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Modest Mussorgsky
…and showcases Mussorgsky’s innovative use of Russian folk melodies and harmonies. Another notable composition is the piano suite “Pictures at an Exhibition” (1874), inspired by an exhibition of artwork by…
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Mussorgsky – Baba Yaga & Great Gate of Kiev
Mussorgsky’s “Baba Yaga” and “Great Gate of Kiev” from the famous Pictures at an Exhibition….
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Aafje Heynis Performs Sea Pictures by Sir Edward Elgar
“Aafje Heynis, a Dutch contralto, performs Sea Pictures by Sir Edward Elgar. The song is called Sea Slumber Song. The lyrics, written by Roden Berkely Wriothesley Noel, depict a peaceful…
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The Emotional Power of Classical Music: How Timeless Pieces Invoke Our Deepest Feelings
…piece builds tension through its gradually increasing tempo and sinister melody. The Hut on Fowl’s Legs from Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition: This intense and unsettling piece is inspired by…
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Mussorgsky – Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks with Fun Animation
Andreas Haefliger plays a splendid rendition of “Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks” from Modest Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.”…
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Vivaldi’s Winter from The Four Seasons – Piano with Pictures
Erik’s piano version of Vivaldi’s “Winter” from “The Four Seasons”. You can find the sheet music for this piece at: https://www.lulu.com/en/us/shop/erik-%C3%B6sterberg/the-four-seasons-suite-winter-i/ebook/product-1epyn8wj.html. You can also grab the complete “Four Seasons Suite”…
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Flop or Masterpiece? Ten Classical Works That Made a Comeback
…of practice time and the chaotic atmosphere of the premiere led to a disastrous performance, with one reviewer bemoaning that the orchestra had made a “lamentable exhibition” of itself. 5….
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Sibelius – Andante Festivo
…in Helsinki that was broadcasted to the World Exhibition in New York. This recording is the only known example of Sibelius conducting. The piece features a noble and seamless melody…
