Download or read book Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition written by Anna Harwell Celenza and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When his friend Victor suddenly dies, composer Mussorgsky is deeply saddened. But, with the help of his friends, and through his own music, Modest finds a way to keep Victor's spirit alive. Readers of all ages will enjoy the inspirational story behind the composition of Pictures at an Exhibition. Bright, colorful illustrations incorporate elements of Russian folk art and traditional symbols. View pages from artist JoAnn Kitchel's notebook for explanations of the symbols and see her pencil-sketch research of the Russian culture.