“Art is not an end in itself, but a means of addressing humanity.” Modest Petrowitsch Mussorgski (1839 - 1881)
This was Mussorgski’s main focus and driving force, the truthful portrayal of human life, and all its trials and tribulations. Browse our sheet music and scores, and explore all the tumultuous highs and lows of Mussorgsky’s music today.
Mussorgsky was born into a wealthy, aristocratic family with a strong military tradition. After finishing his studies at the Cadet School of the Guard in St. Petersburg, Mussorgsky joined the Russian Imperial Guard. He soon gave up his commission to focus on his music. To that end, he held various positions as a civil servant to support his artistic and social development. Having got a taste for it at Cadet School, in his mid-twenties, Mussorgsky had his first issues with alcoholism. After his mother’s death in 1865, he fell into a deep depression which, along with his bohemian lifestyle, saw his alcoholism consume him, which resulted in an inability to work as an artist and composer. Despite the sincere efforts of his friends, particularly Rimsky-Korsakov, his brighter moments became few and far between. He finally succumbed to his vices, and died at the young age of 42.
The fundament of Mussorgsky’s music is realism. Its musical expression is gross, like the truth of life. Mussorgski’s music does not enchant but captivates with its emotional and dramatic charge. With this psychologically penetrating, harsh musical language, Mussorgsky influenced the entire up-and-coming generation of modern composers at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries.
The high point of Modest Mussorgsky’s artistic output is often viewed as his operas “Boris Godunov” and“ Khovanshchina”, which explore many new ideas, such as their dramatic musical structure, setting of folk texts, grand expressiveness amongst others. Numerous autobiographical elements can also be found in all his dramatic works.
An important part of the Mussorgsky’s work is his 60 songs, which reflect well the tragic nature of his troubled soul. The most famous symphonic works are “A Night on the Bald Mountain” and the cycle “Pictures at an Exhibition”, originally composed for piano, which today is mainly performed in the instrumental arrangement by Maurice Ravel.
for: Orchester (2 Oboen, 2 Klarinetten, 2 Fagotte, 2 Hörner, 2 Trompeten, Posaune, Pauken, Piatti, 2 Violinen, Viola, Violoncello, [Kontrabass]
Single part Double bass
Item no.: 424814
for: Orchester (2 Oboen, 2 Klarinetten, 2 Fagotte, 2 Hörner, 2 Trompeten, Posaune, Pauken, Piatti, 2 Violinen, Viola, Violoncello, [Kontrabass]
Violin 2 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 424811
for: Orchester (2 Oboen, 2 Klarinetten, 2 Fagotte, 2 Hörner, 2 Trompeten, Posaune, Pauken, Piatti, 2 Violinen, Viola, Violoncello, [Kontrabass]
Single part Cello
Item no.: 424813
for: Orchester (2 Oboen, 2 Klarinetten, 2 Fagotte, 2 Hörner, 2 Trompeten, Posaune, Pauken, Piatti, 2 Violinen, Viola, Violoncello, [Kontrabass]
Viola (orchestral part)
Item no.: 424812
for: Orchester (2 Oboen, 2 Klarinetten, 2 Fagotte, 2 Hörner, 2 Trompeten, Posaune, Pauken, Piatti, 2 Violinen, Viola, Violoncello, [Kontrabass]
Violin 1 (orchestral part)
Item no.: 424810
aus dem Zyklus "Bilder einer Ausstellung"
for: Piano
Sheet music
Item no.: 2080
aus dem Klavierzyklus "Bilder einer Ausstellung"
Transkription für Gitarre
for: Guitar
Sheet music
Item no.: 2394
(from Pictures at an Exhibition)
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 741374
from: Pictures at an Exhibition
for: Guitar
Music score
Item no.: 722189
op. posth. 70/18
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 731815
from Pictures at an Exhibition
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 732047
(op. posth. 70/18)
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 741391
aus: Kindheitserinnerungen
for: Piano
Sheet music
Item no.: 2704
op. posth. 70, Nr. 18
for: Piano
Sheet music
Item no.: 2939
aus "Bilder einer Ausstellung"
for: Piano
Sheet music
Item no.: 2079
G
for: Piano
Easy Piano
Item no.: 1044253
Ab
for: Piano
Piano Solo
Item no.: 1048276
aus dem Klavierzyklus "Bilder einer Ausstellung"
for: Piano
Sheet music
Item no.: 2365
a Borisz Godunov c.operából
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Score
Item no.: 850550
from: Pictures at an Exhibition
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 721802
from Pictures at an Exhibition
for: Violin, piano
Music score
Item no.: 722304
from Pictures at an Exhibition
for: Cello, piano
Music score
Item no.: 732071
(Le ruisseau / Wellengeriesel)
for: Violin, piano
Music score
Item no.: 757663
from Pictures at an Exhibition
for: Flute, piano
Music score
Item no.: 732077
op. posth. 70, Nr. 15
for: Piano
Sheet music
Item no.: 3448
Mephistos Lied in Auerbachs Keller
for: Voice (high), piano
Sheet music
Item no.: 1648
Mephistos Lied in Auerbachs Keller
for: Voice (medium), piano
Sheet music
Item no.: 1647
aus "Bilder einer Ausstellung"
for: Piano
Sheet music
Item no.: 1487
Mephistos Lied in Auerbachs Keller
for: Voice (low), piano
Sheet music
Item no.: 1649
Theme
for: Concert band
Score
Item no.: 1068214
for: Male choir (TTBB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 1092761
for: Male choir (TTBB), piano
Choir score
Item no.: 1092762
Where Are You, Little Star
for: 2 Part Choir, Soloist and Piano
Choir score
Item no.: 1092003
for: Mixed choir (SATB), piano
Score
Item no.: 907791
Lyric book
Item no.: 1558124
aus: Der Jahrmarkt von Sorotschinzy (unvollendete Oper
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 637133
Tränen * Tears
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 637135
Russian Dance
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 724088
for: Easy Piano
Item no.: 1366083
for: Piano
Music score
Item no.: 731214
for: Voice (medium), piano
Music score
Item no.: 779860
for: Voice (baritone/alto), piano
Music score
Item no.: 722414
Gm
for: Piano
Piano Solo
Item no.: 1024243
aus dem Klavierzyklus "Bilder einer Ausstellung"
bearbeitet für Orgel
for: Organ
Sheet music
Item no.: 2293
Gm
for: Piano
Piano Solo
Item no.: 1047865
C
for: Piano
Piano Solo
Item no.: 1047063
Musikalisches Volksdrama in 5 Aufzügen. Textbuch
Lyric book
Item no.: 131385
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