Moussorgsky: Russia's Great Composer

By Oskar von Riesemann

Book Overview

Moussorgsky: Russia�������s Great Composer is a biographical book written by Oskar Von Riesemann that focuses on the life and work of Modest Petrovich Moussorgsky, one of the most important composers of the 19th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Moussorgsky's life, from his childhood in Russia to his rise as a composer and his struggles with alcoholism and poverty. The author delves into the musical style of Moussorgsky, exploring his unique approach to composition and his contributions to the development of Russian classical music. The book also examines Moussorgsky's relationships with other composers and musicians, including his close friendship with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and his collaboration with the group of composers known as ""The Five."" Throughout the book, Riesemann provides detailed analyses of Moussorgsky's most famous works, including the opera Boris Godunov and the piano suite Pictures at an Exhibition. The author explores the inspiration behind these pieces and the techniques used by Moussorgsky to create his distinctive sound. Overall, Moussorgsky: Russia�������s Great Composer is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and music of one of Russia's most celebrated composers.This is a new release of the original 1935 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258894297
• ISBN13: 9781258894290
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"