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Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition (orch Ravel): a guide to the best recordings

Mark Pullinger
Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Ravel’s vivid orchestration of Mussorgsky’s gallery has long eclipsed the piano original in popularity. Mark Pullinger ranges across 10 decades in his search for the finest recording

Ilya Repin’s famous portrait of Modest Mussorgsky was painted during his final days in 1881 (photography: Bridgeman Images)
Ilya Repin’s famous portrait of Modest Mussorgsky was painted during his final days in 1881 (photography: Bridgeman Images)

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