Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition

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.