St Petersburg Philharmonic Brass Quintet - Russian Brass Mussorgsky Pictures At An Exhibition

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Review by Craig Nimmo

Album Review: Russian Brass Mussorgsky – Pictures At An Exhibition (2004) So, here’s the deal. If you’ve ever wanted to hear Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition reimagined with brass instruments that sound like they’re trying to start a bar fight in St. Petersburg, this is your jam. Released in 2004 by the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Brass Quintet under the Cryston label, this album takes Mussorgsky’s Romantic-era genius and gives it a shiny, brassy makeover. It’s like someone handed a classical masterpiece to five guys who really love tubas and trumpets—and honestly? I’m into it. Let’s dive into two tracks that stuck with me because, let’s face it, there are only so many promenades one can handle before questioning their life choices. Track Highlight 1: “The Gnome” Oh boy, where do I even start? This track hits you right away with its jumpy, unpredictable rhythms, kinda like watching a caffeinated gnome trying to breakdance. The brass arrangement adds this wild, almost cartoonish vibe—like if Looney Tunes decided to score a ballet for garden gnomes gone rogue. Every time I listen, I half-expect Wile E. Coyote to pop up chasing Road Runner with a trombone. You don’t forget something like that. It’s quirky, chaotic, and oddly charming—all while staying true to Mussorgsky’s original weirdness. Track Highlight 2: “Night on the Bare Mountain” Okay, now THIS is where things get spooky. Forget haunted houses; just crank this track at full volume and watch your neighbors rethink their life decisions. The low brass drones feel like the musical equivalent of being stared down by Baba Yaga herself. There’s something primal about how the quintet layers the sound—it builds tension like nobody’s business until you’re practically clawing at your seat cushions. By the time it peaks, you’ll either be inspired to write poetry or barricade yourself in a closet. Either way, it’s memorable. --- Now, let’s talk about what makes this whole thing work. Sure, it’s not perfect—sometimes the transitions between movements feel a bit clunky, like someone tripped over a tuba mid-performance—but hey, isn’t that part of the charm? These musicians throw themselves fully into Mussorgsky’s vision, making it both familiar and refreshingly strange. And yeah, hearing certain sections might remind you of those awkward high school band concerts, but in the best possible way. What struck me most wasn’t just the music itself, though. It was realizing how timeless Mussorgsky’s work feels, even when filtered through shiny American brass production values from 2004. Like, sure, he wrote this stuff back when people were still riding horses instead of Teslas, but it slaps just as hard today. Weird flex, but okay. In conclusion, if you’re looking for an album that’s equal parts classy and chaotic, give Russian Brass Mussorgsky – Pictures at an Exhibition a spin. Just maybe don’t play it during dinner unless you want everyone arguing about whether gnomes can actually dance. Final thought? This album proves that sometimes, all you need is a bunch of dudes with horns to make old-school classical music feel new again. Who knew?

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
The Tuilerie Gardens0:59
Baba-Yaga3:28
Night On The Bare Mountain8:35
From Opera ''Khovanshchina'' - Prelude ''Dawn Over The Moscow River''4:41
Market Place At Limoges1:21
Samuel Goldenberg And Schmuyle2:26
The Great Gate Of Kiev4:20
Promenade 30:27
Gnome2:38
Promenade 11:26
The Old Castle4:11
Cum Mortuis In Lingua Mortua1:55
Promenade 51:21
Ballet Of The Unhatched Chicks1:19
Promenade 20:53
Pictures At An Exhibition
Bydlo2:28
Catacombs1:54
Promenade 40:46

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Composed ByModest Mussorgsky

About St Petersburg Philharmonic Brass Quintet

Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky Russian composer. Born: March 21 (March 9 O.S.), 1839, Karevo, Pskov Governorate, Russian Empire Died: March 28 (March 16 O.S.), 1881, Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire One of the Russian composers known as "Могучая кучка" / "The Five

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    • Модест Петрович Мусоргский

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Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The album *Russian Brass Mussorgsky Pictures At An Exhibition* by the St Petersburg Philharmonic Brass Quintet brings a fresh twist to a classical masterpiece. Originally composed by Modest Mussorgsky in the 1800s, this version swaps traditional orchestration for bold brass arrangements. Released in 2004 in the US, it highlights tracks like *Night On The Bare Mountain* and *The Great Gate Of Kiev*. Fun fact: the piece *Pictures At An Exhibition* was inspired by an art exhibit, with each track representing a different painting or scene. It’s Romantic-era storytelling through music, reimagined for modern ears.