Modest Mussorgsky quotes

Modest Mussorgsky was a Russian composer and prominent member of “The Five,” a group dedicated to creating a distinctly Russian style of classical music. His innovative works, such as "Pictures at an Exhibition" and the opera "Boris Godunov," have had a lasting impact on the world of music. He is remembered for his bold creativity and profoundly original approach to composition. Here are 5 of his quotes:

In poetry there are two giants, rough Homer and fine Shakespere. In music likewise we have two giants, Beethoven, the thinker, and the superthinker Berlioz.

Modest Mussorgsky

I regard the people as a great being, inspired by a single idea. This is my problem. I strove to solve it in this opera.

Modest Mussorgsky

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

Modest Mussorgsky

Thanks to nanny, I've got a deep understanding of Russian tales.

Modest Mussorgsky