Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition
By (Author) Anna Harwell Celenza
Illustrated by JoAnn Kitchel
2
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.
15th April 2016
United States
Classifications
Children
Fiction
813.6
Physical Properties
Hardback
32
Width 236mm, Height 236mm, Spine 8mm
380g
Description
Clear storytelling and engaging artwork reveal the story behind Modest Mussorgsky's composition of Pictures at an Exhibition. 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.
Author Bio
Anna Harwell Celenza is a musicologist and the author of several books for adults and children regarding music history and the history of art. Her childrens books include THE FAREWELL SYMPHONY, PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION, GERSHWIN'S RHAPSODY IN BLUE, and VIVALDI'S FOUR SEASONS. Anna lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
