Immerse yourself in the captivating world of classical music with this exquisite album featuring the works of Modest Mussorgsky. Released on January 1, 2002, under the esteemed Universal Music Division Decca Records France label, this collection showcases the timeless beauty of orchestral and classical genres.
The album opens with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23, TH.55, a masterpiece that highlights the virtuosity of the piano and the orchestra in a dynamic interplay. The concerto is followed by Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," a suite of ten movements that paint a vivid musical portrait of an art exhibition. Each movement brings to life a different piece from the exhibition, from the whimsical "Gnomus" to the majestic "The Great Gate of Kiev."
With a total duration of 1 hour and 7 minutes, this album is a journey through the rich tapestry of classical music, offering a blend of intensity, grace, and musical storytelling. Mussorgsky's unique compositional style, characterized by its vivid imagery and emotional depth, is beautifully captured in this recording. Whether you are a seasoned classical music enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, this album promises a rewarding listening experience.
Piano Concerto No. 1 In B Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH.55: Allegro non troppo e molto maestosoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Roger Muraro, Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra, Gintaras Rinkevicius
Piano Concerto No. 1 In B Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH.55: 2. Andantino semplice - PrestissimoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Roger Muraro, Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra, Gintaras Rinkevicius
Piano Concerto No. 1 In B Flat Minor, Op. 23, TH.55: Allegro con fuocoPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Roger Muraro, Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra, Gintaras Rinkevicius
Promenade 1Modest Mussorgsky, Roger Muraro
I gnomusModest Mussorgsky, Roger Muraro
Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade IIModest Mussorgsky, Roger Muraro
Pictures at an Exhibition: Il vecchio castelloModest Mussorgsky, Roger Muraro
Promenade 3Modest Mussorgsky, Roger Muraro
Iii les tuileriesModest Mussorgsky, Roger Muraro
Iv bydloModest Mussorgsky, Roger Muraro
Promenade 4Modest Mussorgsky, Roger Muraro
V ballet des poussins dans leur coqueModest Mussorgsky, Roger Muraro
Vi samuel goldenberg und schmuyleModest Mussorgsky, Roger Muraro
Promenade 5Modest Mussorgsky, Roger Muraro
Vii limoges-Le marcheModest Mussorgsky, Roger Muraro
Viii catacombae sepulcrum romanumModest Mussorgsky, Roger Muraro
Con mortuis in lingua mortuaModest Mussorgsky, Roger Muraro
Ix baba-Yaga la cabane sur des pattes de pouleModest Mussorgsky, Roger Muraro
X la grande porte de kievModest Mussorgsky, Roger Muraro