This album showcases the essence of Mussorgsky as a composer for the piano by highlighting his original piano scores. It includes pieces from "Boris Godunov," "Khovanshchina," and "Sorochintsy Fair," as well as "Pictures from an Exhibition." The recording uses the facsimile of the original manuscripts and emphasizes the importance of the composer's original scores. Noriko Ogawa's performance aims to revive the authenticity of Mussorgsky's music, bringing out the distinct dynamics and accentuations from the original manuscripts. This album is a tribute to Mussorgsky's genius and his close connection with artist Victor Hartman, whose works inspired "Pictures from an Exhibition."
