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Pictures at an Exhibition, Promenade No 2. Paul Finch Piano

Promenade II from Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition is the second appearance of the recurring promenade theme. It represents the composer walking through the gallery, this time with a gentler, more delicate mood compared to the bold opening promenade. Context of Pictures at an Exhibition • Composed in 1874 by Modest Mussorgsky, the suite is a piano work inspired by an exhibition of paintings by his friend, architect and painter Viktor Hartmann. • The suite has ten movements, connected by recurring Promenade themes that depict Mussorgsky himself wandering from one artwork to another. • Later, Maurice Ravel orchestrated the suite in 1922, making it one of the most famous orchestral showpieces. About Promenade II Placement: Appears after the first movement Gnomus. Character: Marked Moderato commodo assai e con delicatezza (moderately comfortable, very much with delicacy). Mood: Unlike the bold, stately opening promenade, this second version is lighter, more reflective, and intimate, suggesting Mussorgsky’s shifting emotions as he continues his walk. Function: Serves as a transition, preparing the listener for the next painting-inspired movement, The Old Castle.