Composer Study - Modest Mussgorsky

Modest Mussgorsky

"Art is not an end in itself, but a means of addressing humanity."

Modest Mussorgsky (1839 - 1881) was a Russian composer of the Romantic Period. He is known was one of The Five, five prominent Russian composers who collaborated to create a distinct national style of Russian music. His expressive music was often inspired by Russian history and folklore. His most famous pieces are The Pictures at an Exhibition and Night on Bald Mountain (which is featured in Disney's Fantasia).

Composer Study

Start off with the Music Lesson which includes

  • Music Links

  • Read Alouds

  • Time & Place Connection Subjects

  • Recipe

Throughout the week, cover the Multi-Subject Connections

  • Science Activity, read aloud, fun code worksheets

  • Art Activity, read aloud, optional coloring page

  • Literature Activity, read aloud, copywork

  • History Activity, read alouds, geography activity, Book of Centuries

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Mussorgsky dessert: Pirog with Apricot Preserves

Learn how to make this Russian dessert. Click on the picture below to go to the recipe.

 

Mussorgsky’s Music

Song 1: pictures at an exhibition

Music Class

SONG 2: without sun

Science Song

Song 3: the nursery

Art Song

Song 4: songs and dances of death

Literature Song

Song 5: night at Bald mountain

History Song

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