Barenreiter Mussorgsky M. - Pictures At An Exhibition A Remembrance Of Viktor Hmann - Piano
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Summary of This Score
Composed in 1874, the piano cycle "Pictures at an Exhibition" (often known in French as "Tableaux d'une exposition") was born from a commemorative exhibition dedicated to the artist and architect Viktor Hartmann, a friend of Modest Mussorgsky who passed away in 1873. Much more than a cornerstone of the piano repertoire, the work stands out for its founding idea: to create a dialogue between music and visual arts, transforming images into contrasting sound scenes connected by the famous "Promenade." This Bärenreiter Urtext edition, prepared by Christoph Flamm, offers a rigorously re-evaluated musical text and a particularly reliable reading, useful both for in-depth study and performance. It meets the expectations of advanced pianists, teachers, and advanced students seeking a reference score, with solid editorial markings and an ideal presentation for working on touch, colors, and the architecture of this great Russian Romantic cycle.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Modest Mussorgsky | Genre | Classical score (Russian Romantic repertoire, piano cycle) |
| Edition | Bärenreiter | Language | German, English |
| Instrumentation | Piano | Pages | XVIII + 54 pages |
Questions frequently asked
Is this edition of Pictures at an Exhibition an Urtext edition?
The Bärenreiter edition is an Urtext edition prepared by Christoph Flamm. The musical text has been rigorously re-evaluated.
For what piano level is this Mussorgsky score intended?
This score is intended for advanced pianists and advanced students. The work especially focuses on touch, colors, and the architecture of the cycle.
Which languages are used in this Bärenreiter edition?
The edition's directions are provided in German and English.
How many pages does the score Pictures at an Exhibition A Remembrance of Viktor Hartmann contain?
The volume includes XVIII preliminary pages and 54 pages of music. This pagination is indicated in the specifications of the Bärenreiter edition.
What is the connection between Pictures at an Exhibition and Viktor Hartmann?
Composed in 1874, this piano cycle was inspired by a commemorative exhibition dedicated to Viktor Hartmann, who passed away in 1873. The various musical scenes depict images linked by the "Promenade." The indicated instrumentation is solo piano.
