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Music Appreciation

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1. My favorite piece from Mussorgsky

Mon Jan 21, 2013, 07:40 PM

Jan 2013

is the majestic "The Great Gates of Kiev" in "Pictures at an Exhibition".

It's a shame that he isn't held in wide regard as some of the other Russian composers.

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Night on Bald Mountain - Mussorgsky [View all] Dash87 Jan 2013 OP

My favorite piece from Mussorgsky TexasTowelie Jan 2013 #1

Incredible composition. klook Jan 2013 #2

Culture time ! dipsydoodle Jan 2013 #3

The choral version is kinda fun too. johnp3907 Feb 2013 #4