Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition & Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3

Presented by Delirium Musicum

Delirium Musicum is back at the BroadStage Santa Monica and at LA. Dance Project (DTLA) to tackle Mussorgsky's masterpiece: Pictures at an Exhibition, in its string orchestra version! The ensemble will pair it with Bach's legendary Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 for a memorable show of transcendental colors and music.

Delirium Musicum’s 16 musicians bring ferocious vitality and enthusiasm to a program that bridges Baroque intricacy and Romantic imagination. J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BWV 1048, sets the stage for Modest Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, performed in Jacques Cohen’s vivid orchestration. Taking on such a large orchestral piece with only 16 self-conducted musicians is the kind of challenge Delirium Musicum thrills on. The ensemble’s ability to move seamlessly between stylistic worlds, transforming iconic masterpieces into a fresh and compelling concert experience, will particularly shine with Mussorgsky’s musical imagery depicting his experience strolling the exhibition of his close friend, painter Viktor Hartmann. Each movement transforms a painting’s universe into sound, inviting audience members on a colorful musical journey.

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City: Santa Monica
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$55

The Broad Stage - Main Stage

The Broad Stage - Main Stage

1310 11th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
United States

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