Modest Musorgsky's Early Songs: Uncommon Lyricisms Within a Simple Framework
Description:
Modest Musorgsky is considered a composer of masterful vocal, symphonic, and piano works. His songs and song cycles distinguish themselves as evocative of the broad spectrum of Russian experience. However, Musorgsky's early songs have not received as much attention as his larger works, such as Boris Godunov or Pictures at an Exhibition. Musorgsky's early songs, from 1857-1867, show the composer's affinity for lyrical expression, be it brightly melodious, impassioned, or within a comical or sati…
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Date:
December 2012
Creator:
Gunter, Sheila
Partner:
UNT Libraries