The Great Gate of Kiev from Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky Concert Band - Sheet Music

By Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky

Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881) composed the 'Pictures at an Exhibition' in 1874 as a suite of ten piano pieces. The suite is generally acknowledged to be Mussorgsky's greatest solo piano composition, and has become a showpiece for virtuoso pianists. It has also become known through various orchestrations and arrangements produced by other musicians and, with Ravel's arrangement being the most recorded and performed. The Great Gate of Kiev is the last movement of the suite. The music of this section starts with big, long chords, describing the grandness of the gate. The Promenade theme is heard, perhaps depicting many people walking together through the gate. It also introduces a solemn secondary theme suggestive of Russian Orthodox chant. The end of the movement is victorious, with bells ringing grandly.

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Ensembles:
Concert Band
Genres:
Romantic Period
Composers:
Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky
Publishers:
Baton Music
Format:
Score
Item types:
Physical
Level:
Grade 3
Artist:
Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky
Usages:
School and Community
Shipping Weight:
0.34 pounds

Concert band Symphonic Band - Grade 3

SKU: BF.BM784-SCORE

From Pictures at an Exhibition. Composed by Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky. Arranged by José Schyns. Baton Music Orchestral Series. From Pictures at an Exhibition. Full Score. Duration 6:00. Baton Music #BM784-SCORE. Published by Baton Music (BF.BM784-SCORE).

Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881) composed the 'Pictures at an Exhibition' in 1874 as a suite of ten piano pieces. The suite is generally acknowledged to be Mussorgsky's greatest solo piano composition, and has become a showpiece for virtuoso pianists. It has also become known through various orchestrations and arrangements produced by other musicians and, with Ravel's arrangement being the most recorded and performed. The Great Gate of Kiev is the last movement of the suite. The music of this section starts with big, long chords, describing the grandness of the gate. The Promenade theme is heard, perhaps depicting many people walking together through the gate. It also introduces a solemn secondary theme suggestive of Russian Orthodox chant. The end of the movement is victorious, with bells ringing grandly.