Moussorgsky-Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition

by Modest Mussorgsky / Chicago Symphony Orchestra / Rafael Kubel铆k

Moussorgsky-Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1952
  • Label: Mercury
  • Country: Russia
  • Length: 59:14
  • Community rating: 3.68/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Celebrated as a milestone in the 'Living Presence' high-fidelity series, Rafael Kubel铆k conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra through Ravel's brilliant orchestration of the Russian piano suite. The recording captures the massive dynamic range and thrilling instrumental colors of the work with startling, unprecedented clarity. It remains a legendary sonic benchmark for orchestral recordings.

Genres

Tracklist

  1. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
  2. Pictures at an Exhibition: Gnome
  3. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
  4. Pictures at an Exhibition: The Old Castle
  5. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
  6. Pictures at an Exhibition: Tuileries
  7. Pictures at an Exhibition: Bydlo
  8. Pictures at an Exhibition: Promenade
  9. Pictures at an Exhibition: Ballet Of Unhatched Chicks
  10. Pictures at an Exhibition: Two Polish Jews - Rich And Poor
  11. Pictures at an Exhibition: Limoges - The Market Place
  12. Pictures at an Exhibition: Catacombs
  13. Pictures at an Exhibition: The Hut On Fowl's Legs
  14. Pictures at an Exhibition: The Great Gate At Kiev

Credits

  • Modest Mussorgsky - primary artist, composed by
  • Rafael Kubel铆k - primary artist, conductor
  • Chicago Symphony Orchestra - primary artist, orchestra

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