Mussorgsky / New Zealand Symphony Orch / Breiner Nursery / Pictures At An Exhibition CD

Originally written as a set of piano pieces, Mussorgsky's splendid Pictures at an Exhibition translates the artistry of the composer's friend Victor Hartmann into unforgettable music. Peter Breiner's new orchestration creates a showpiece for our times, achieving contemporary sounds through unusual instrumental combinations, and right up to a spectacular Great Gate of Kiev performed by 104 musicians. Mussorgsky's remarkable song cycles contrast encounters with death against the often uneasy world of children in the Nursery.

1. Pictures at An Exhibition - New Zealand Symphony Orchestra 2. Songs and Dances of Death - New Zealand Symphony Orchestra 3. The Nursery - New Zealand Symphony Orchestra