Modest Mussorgsky

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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1. When was Modest Mussorgsky born?March 21, 1839
2. When did Modest Mussorgsky die?March 28, 1881 (age 62)
3. Where was Modest Mussorgsky born?Karevo, Pskov Oblast, Russia
4. What is the career?Composer, civil servant
5. What is the musical style?Nationalist, innovative, realistic, drawing on Russian folk music and history
6. Who was Modest Mussorgsky?Modest Mussorgsky was a Russian composer who lived from 1839 to 1881. He helped make Russian music sound different from Western music.

The Five: A group of Russian composers in the 19th century dedicated to creating a distinct national classical music style.
Nationalism in Music: Composing music that reflects the culture, history, and spirit of a particular nation.
Posthumously: Published, awarded, or occurring after the composer's death.