Musorgsky

Rating:
Summary: Musorgsky Done Right
Review: Musorgsky has been the subject of a variety of interpretations for so long through many cultural regimes. Taruskin sets the record straight. The essays are all excellent in spite of the technical analysis at times, which is not a hindrance to the lay person. Most enjoyable is his essay on the origin and spelling of Musorgsky's name, another cultural puzzle solved. Now, how about a comprehensive overview of Russian musical history?

Rating:
Summary: Musorgsky Done Right
Review: Musorgsky has been the subject of a variety of interpretations for so long through many cultural regimes. Taruskin sets the record straight. The essays are all excellent in spite of the technical analysis at times, which is not a hindrance to the lay person. Most enjoyable is his essay on the origin and spelling of Musorgsky's name, another cultural puzzle solved. Now, how about a comprehensive overview of Russian musical history?