Modest Mussorgsky was a Russian composer, born on March 21, 1839, in Karevo, Russia, and is considered one of the group of composers known as The Five, who were instrumental in establishing a Russian national identity in music. Mussorgsky's career was marked by his innovative approach to composition, often drawing inspiration from Russian history and folklore. His works exhibit a bold use of harmony and rhythm and of
... MoreModest Mussorgsky was a Russian composer, born on March 21, 1839, in Karevo, Russia, and is considered one of the group of composers known as The Five, who were instrumental in establishing a Russian national identity in music. Mussorgsky's career was marked by his innovative approach to composition, often drawing inspiration from Russian history and folklore. His works exhibit a bold use of harmony and rhythm and often eschew traditional Western compositional techniques.
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