Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition by Anna Harwell Celenza (2016, Library Binding)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCharlesbridge Publishing, Incorporated
ISBN-10158089528X
ISBN-139781580895286
eBay Product ID (ePID)25038608211
Product Key Features
Book TitleMussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition
Number of Pages32 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Music / History, People & Places / Europe, Performing Arts / Music, Biography & Autobiography / Performing Arts, Biography & Autobiography / Music
Publication Year2016
IllustratorKitchel, Joann, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorAnna Harwell Celenza
Book SeriesOnce Upon a Masterpiece Ser.
FormatLibrary Binding
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight13.2 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width9.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2014-049262
Grade FromFirst Grade
Series Volume Number2
Grade ToFourth Grade
SynopsisWhen his friend Victor suddenly dies, composer Mussorgsky is deeply saddened. But, with the help of his friends, and through his own music, Modest finds a way to keep Victor's spirit alive. Readers of all ages will enjoy the inspirational story behind the composition of Pictures at an Exhibition. Bright, colorful illustrations incorporate elements of Russian folk art and traditional symbols. View pages from artist JoAnn Kitchel's notebook for explanations of the symbols and see her pencil-sketch research of the Russian culture., 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.