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Pictures at an Exhibition: Part 1 [extraction] [Ravel/ Rogers 2025 edition]: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works, Conductor Score

By Modest Mussorgsky, ed./arr. Maurice Ravel/R. Mark Rogers

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Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881) composed Pictures at an Exhibition for solo piano as a musical depiction of a tour through an exhibition of paintings by his late friend Viktor Hartman. The most commonly performed version of the piece is an orchestration by Maurice Ravel. In fact, Ravel's orchestration drew enough attention to the once-obscure piece to place it in the modern piano repertoire. Ravel based his orchestration on Rimsky-Korsakov's version of Mussorgsky's score published after Mussorgsky's death. Ravel's choices of featured instruments for color are widely admired, including a trumpet representing a peasant in "Samuel Goldenberg and Schmüyle" and a saxophone representing a minstrel in "The Old Castle". Ravel's orchestration of Pictures at an Exhibition premiered in Paris on October 19, 1922. This 2025 edition by Mark Rogers of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition, as orchestrated by Maurice Ravel, consists of an entirely newly engraved score and parts. Players will appreciate the fact that combined parts from the first edition (for example 1st and 2nd Flutes on the same part) have been separated, entirely eliminating unworkable page turns that have vexed players for nearly a century. The edition is based on the original French score and parts and later sources. Ravel's original rehearsal numbers are retained so that this edition is entirely compatible with old scores which conductors may wish to use, and measure numbers have been added as a tool for additional negotiation around the score. The Bass Clarinet in A has been transposed to B-flat, and supplemental parts for clarinets and trumpets in B-flat, and bassoons and trombones in bass clef have been added. Incorrect notes and inconsistent articulations have been clarified as needed. For those wanting to perform only a section of the complete work, five extracted parts are also available. This Part 1 includes: 1. Promenade 1; 2. I. Gnomus; 3. Promenade; 4. II. The Old Castle (Il Vechio Castello). Instrumentation: 3(3rd d. Picc).3(3rd d. EH).2+BCl.2+CBsn: Asax: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(4). Clst.2Hp(2nd opt.): Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set). The complete original published Ravel edition is also available from Edwin F. Kalmus.

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Series: Kalmus Masterworks Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN13: 979-8-898107-89-5
UPC: 612735546564
SKU: 36-E202601
Instrumentation: 3(3rd dPicc).3(3rd dEH).2+BCl.2+CBsn: Asax: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(4). Clst.2Hp(2nd opt.): Str (9.8.7.6.5 in set)

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About the Composer: Modest Mussorgsky

Modest Mussorgsky (1839, 1881) was a Russian composer who rejected the conservatory tradition in favor of direct, nationalist expression. Working largely outside formal institutions, he developed a distinctive harmonic language rooted in Russian folk song and speech patterns, often prioritizing dramatic truth over technical polish. His piano work Pictures at an Exhibition stands as his most enduring legacy, transforming a memorial to a deceased friend's artwork into a vivid orchestral journey that has captivated listeners for over a century.

Mussorgsky's influence extends far beyond the concert hall into music education. His willingness to break compositional rules in service of clear artistic vision makes him an essential study for students learning that technique serves expression, not the reverse. Teachers value his work for demonstrating how distinctive voice emerges from deep engagement with one's own cultural traditions.

Why we love this

This 2025 Rogers edition eliminates decades of performance frustration by separating combined parts and rationalizing page turns, allowing orchestras to focus entirely on Ravel's stunning orchestration rather than logistics. The retained rehearsal numbers preserve compatibility with historical scores while measure numbers provide modern conductors with efficient communication tools. For orchestras seeking a masterwork that showcases both Mussorgsky's inventive melodic gift and Ravel's genius for orchestral color, this clean, player-friendly edition removes all barriers to a confident, secure performance.

What to expect

A kaleidoscopic journey through vivid character sketches and moods, from the solemn grandeur of opening processionals to delicate impressionistic moments of harmonic ambiguity. Ravel's orchestration transforms Mussorgsky's original with shimmering instrumental color, casting each painting in theatrical light while maintaining the work's inherent dignity and emotional depth.

Who it's for

Orchestras and advanced conductors seeking a canonical masterwork with a practical, modern performing edition. The work demands professional-level musicianship and orchestral maturity, making it ideal for university orchestras, regional orchestras, and advanced high school ensembles with strong technical foundations across all sections.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance Ravel's featured solo instruments carefully against the ensemble; the trumpet in "Samuel Goldenberg and Schmüyle" and saxophone in "The Old Castle" require projection without aggressive tone that disrupts the impressionistic soundworld.
  • Shape the Promenade sections (the recurring connecting passages) with clear harmonic direction and momentum; they function as musical hinges and deserve deliberate, flowing conducting rather than routine traversal.
  • Attend closely to Ravel's percussion requirements across the four players; each instrument choice colors a specific movement, and precise execution of timpani rolls, tam-tam strikes, and xylophone passages defines the orchestration's success.
  • Establish a unified approach to vibrato in the strings early in rehearsals, particularly in the sustained, impressionistic passages where excessive vibrato can blur harmonic detail.

How to use it

Program Pictures at an Exhibition as a centerpiece for a season focused on early 20th-century orchestral innovation, pairing it with contemporary works that share Ravel's harmonic language. The work's moderate length (roughly 35 minutes) and its status as a universally respected masterwork make it ideal for opening a concert that includes shorter contemporary or classical works, or as the feature work in a program exploring Russian musical culture.

Skills your students will build

  • Conducting sectional color and balance in impressionistic orchestration
  • Reading and communicating from measure numbers and rehearsal numbers simultaneously
  • Executing sustained ensemble passages with tonal refinement and intonation control
  • Managing complex rhythmic syncopation and metric independence across the orchestra
  • Interpreting Ravel's dynamic and articulation markings as expressive rather than literal instructions

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