Had he not, in effect, drunk himself to death, Modest
Mussorgsky (1839-1881) would have been Russia's greatest composer.
His music gets to the very soul of Russia and the Russian people,
with distinction, opulence, lyricism, and a right-on sense of
drama and pathos. Here
are his essential recordings.
Our recommendations for the best CD's from the best
artists.
Whether you're thinking of exploring an unfamiliar style or already
building a focused collection, our Essentials pages can streamline
your musical search. From alternative music to zydeco, bebop to
hip-hop, the Essentials will lead you to the hundreds of artists
and thousands of recordings that matter.
