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Radio 3,07 Oct 2019,32 mins

Pictures at an Exhibition (orch. Ravel)

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Originally composed for piano the most famous version of Pictures at an Exhibition was arranged for orchestra by Ravel in 1922. Each of the ten pieces in this work represent different paintings by Mussorgsky's artist friend Victor Hartmann. Listen for the variety of strong imagery that is offered throughout. Composer: Modest Mussorgsky Performers: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Yan Pascal Tortelier Recording date: 17 November 1999 Date of broadcast: 06 June 2000

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