Mussorgsky, "Pictures at an Exhibition"

Have you ever been to an art museum and wanted to have music to accompany your experience? Well, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition is the piece for you. Inspired by the art of his late friend Victor Hartmann, Mussorgsky composed a series of 10 miniature piano pieces full of character, excitement, and pathos. Perhaps the most fascinating thing about the piece is its arrangements, especially by Maurice Ravel. We'll go through the piece picture by picture, exploring this wonderful double work of art!