Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition |
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| Author:
| Celenza, Anna Harwell |
| Illustrator:
| Kitchel, JoAnn |
| Series title: | Once upon a Masterpiece Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-58089-528-6 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2016 |
| Publisher: | Charlesbridge Publishing, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $32.99 |
Book Description:
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A unique look at the story behind Mussorky's Pictures at an Exhibition.
After artist and architect Victor Hartmann dies in 1873, his close friend Modest Mussorgsky falls into despair. Blaming himself and missing his friend, he refuses to create music or engage with others. But when another friend arranges an exhibition of Victor's work and forces Modest to attend, Pictures at an Exhibition is born as a tribute to friendship, artistry, and happy memories.
A unique look at the story behind Mussorky's Pictures at an Exhibition.
After artist and architect Victor Hartmann dies in 1873, his close friend Modest Mussorgsky falls into despair. Blaming himself and missing his friend, he refuses to create music or engage with others. But when another friend arranges an exhibition of Victor's work and forces Modest to attend, Pictures at an Exhibition is born as a tribute to friendship, artistry, and happy memories.