Russian Songs: Cradle SongModest Mussorgsky, Galina Vishnevskaya, Igor Markevitch, Russian Symphony Orchestra, Russian State Academic Choir
Russian Songs: Magpie WhitesidesModest Mussorgsky, Galina Vishnevskaya, Igor Markevitch, Russian Symphony Orchestra, Russian State Academic Choir
Russian Songs: NightModest Mussorgsky, Galina Vishnevskaya, Igor Markevitch, Russian Symphony Orchestra, Russian State Academic Choir
Russian Songs: Where Are You, Dear Star?Modest Mussorgsky, Galina Vishnevskaya, Igor Markevitch, Russian Symphony Orchestra, Russian State Academic Choir
Russian Songs: ScallywagModest Mussorgsky, Galina Vishnevskaya, Igor Markevitch, Russian Symphony Orchestra, Russian State Academic Choir
Russian Songs: The DnieprModest Mussorgsky, Galina Vishnevskaya, Igor Markevitch, Russian Symphony Orchestra, Russian State Academic Choir
Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade IModest Mussorgsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: I. GnomusModest Mussorgsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade IIModest Mussorgsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: II. Il Vecchio castelloModest Mussorgsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade IIIModest Mussorgsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: III. TuileriesModest Mussorgsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: IV. BydloModest Mussorgsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade IVModest Mussorgsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: V. Ballet of the Unhatched ChicksModest Mussorgsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: VI. Samuel Goldenberg and SchmuyleModest Mussorgsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: VII. LimogesModest Mussorgsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: VIII. CatacombsModest Mussorgsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: Cum mortuis in lingua mortuaModest Mussorgsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: IV. The Hut on Fowl's legsModest Mussorgsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Igor Markevitch
Pictures at an Exhibition: The Great Gate of KievModest Mussorgsky, Berliner Philharmoniker, Igor Markevitch
Symphony of Psalms: I. Exaudit orationem meam, DomineIgor Stravinsky, Russian Symphony Orchestra, Igor Markevitch
Symphony of Psalms: II. Expectans expectavi DominumIgor Stravinsky, Russian Symphony Orchestra, Igor Markevitch
Symphony of Psalms: III. Alleluia, Laudate DominumIgor Stravinsky, Russian Symphony Orchestra, Igor Markevitch
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of classical music with Modest Mussorgsky's captivating compositions, now available on the album "Modest Mussorgsky: Russian Songs, Pictures at an Exhibition - Igor Stravinsky: Symphony of Psalms." Released on October 1, 2013, under the Praga Digitals label, this album is a masterful blend of orchestral and vocal music that spans a little over an hour and eleven minutes.
The album opens with a series of Russian Songs, including "Cradle Song," "Magpie Whitesides," and "Night," showcasing Mussorgsky's ability to capture the essence of Russian folk music. The second half of the album features his renowned "Pictures at an Exhibition," a suite of orchestral pieces that vividly depict a tour through an art exhibition. Each movement, from the whimsical "Gnomus" to the majestic "The Great Gate of Kiev," is a testament to Mussorgsky's imaginative genius.
The album concludes with Igor Stravinsky's "Symphony of Psalms," a choral symphony that combines the grandeur of orchestral music with the profound beauty of sacred texts. This collaboration between two titans of classical music offers a diverse and enriching listening experience, making it a standout addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
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