Articles related to "Mussorgsky"

Biography of innovative Russian composer and pianist Modest Mussorgsky, famous for 'Pictures at an Exhibition' and opera Boris Godunov.

Khovanshchina is a Russian opera by Modest Mussorgsky. Opera plot synopsis, character list, and other opera information.

Modest Mussorgsky was a Russian composer who, along with artist Victor Hartmann wished to unite the visual, performing and compositional arts with Russian culture.

Boris Godunov, a Russian opera by Modest Mussorgsky. Boris Godunov opera plot synopsis, character list, and other opera information.

Modest Mussorgsky composed the Pictures at an Exhibition after viewing a show of works by Victor Hartmann sponsored by the St.Petersburg Architectural Association

Profiles Russia's "Mighty Handful" or "The Five" - Balakirev, Mussorgsky, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Cui.

These piano classics will entertain children and introduce them to the world of fun piano music.

Brief biography of Russian impressario Sergei Diaghilev (Sergey Pavlovich Diagilev), famous for ballets "The Rite of Spring" and "The Firebird."

Profiles classic operas performed in the early years of the Sydney Opera House, Australia's beautiful landmark in Sydney, alongside the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Ten movies that every animated film fan should know about.

Many classical works associated with Halloween feature similar themes like the fear of death, the return of dead spirits, and interaction of demonic beings with humans.

Life and works of César Cui, one of 'The Five' Nationalist Russian composers. Famous for art songs, operas, and his acidic musical criticisms.

Biography of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Russian composer famous for Scheherazade and "The Flight of the Bumble Bee."

Suggested collection of scary and horrifying halloween listening thrills, classical music aficionado or not.

Life and works of Russian writer Aleksandr Pushkin, considered Russia's greatest poet. Famous for fairy tale "Ruslan and Lyudmila" and masterpiece "Eugene Onegin."

Brief biography of Russian composer Mily Balakirev, leader and teacher of 'The Five.' He composed oriental fantasy Islamey.

Disney's animation classic, "Fantasia", has put on film one of the most terrifyingly imagined witches' sabbats ever.

Russian history would be incomplete without knowing the legends and facts behind its heroes, whose names have been given to streets, cathedrals, and operas.

Biography of Russian composer Alexander Borodin, member of 'The Mighty Handful' and a chemical scientist by profession.

Was Boris Godunov one of Russia's best rulers, or was he a criminal, as legend seems to indicate?

Brief biography of Mikhail Glinka - his life and works. Famous for Russian folk-themed opera, Ruslan and Lyudmila. Master of Russian symphonic music.

Ilya Repin made social commentaries through his paintings that describe Russia as it was during his lifetime. His art expresses complex emotions and humanity.

A brief look at the conducting career of the great Russian pianist-composer Sergei Rachmaninoff.

A city of bridges and water, St. Petersburg on the Neva River is an archipelago dotted with palaces, museums, and cathedrals reflecting Russian and European influences.

Free Opera Scores! Public domain opera scores are available for free online by the University of Indiana School of Music. List of available free opera scores.

Halloween music & sound effects make a party complete. People of all ages can dance to classic remix sounds, plus oldies & modern songs stir the mood for Halloween fun.

Brief biography of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky famous for ballets, symphonies, concerti, and operas.

Want to test the waters of the classical music genre? Try the florid Baroque, the elegant Classical, the impassioned Romantic, or perhaps the explorational Modern.

Before he steps down from his conducting post in 2011, Gerard Schwarz marks his 25th anniversary with the Seattle Symphony in the 2009-2010 season.