Modest Mussorgsky - Night on Bald Mountain (1867; Rev. 1886)

[@samuelprusa817]

This score is dark, freighting, grim, unsettling, epic and hella awesome! Oh yeah this was my favorite part of Fantasia.

[@paullewis2413]

Mine too but I also loved the way Stockowski blended the score into Schubert`s Ave Maria as a total contrast - magic.

[@danal81]

K

[@annle2515]

Remember, that Modest Musorgskiy was a brave ukrainian!!!

[@MikeWiggins1235711]

" .... this was my favorite part of Fantasia." I agree! This along with the outstanding animation of the Ukranian-American Bill Tytla (Disney). He was considered by many to be a god amongst animators (he also did the old sorcerer in The Sorcerer's Apprentice). Some credit should also go to Rimsky-Korsakov. From Wikipedia: Night on Bald Mountain was never performed in any form during Mussorgsky's lifetime.[2] In 1886, five years after Mussorgsky's death, Rimsky-Korsakov published an arrangement of the work, described as a "fantasy for orchestra." Some musical scholars consider this version to be an original composition of Rimsky-Korsakov, albeit one based on Mussorgsky's last version of the music, for The Fair at Sorochyntsi: I need hardly remind the reader that the orchestral piece universally known as 'Mussorgsky's Night on the Bare Mountain' is an orchestral composition by Rimsky-Korsakov based on the later version of the Bare Mountain music which Mussorgsky prepared for Sorochintsy Fair.[3] - Gerald Abraham, musicologist and an authority on Mussorgsky, 1945 It is through Rimsky-Korsakov's version that Night on Bald Mountain achieved lasting fame. Premiering in Saint Petersburg in 1886, the work became a concert favourite. Half a century later, the work obtained perhaps its greatest exposure through the Walt Disney animated film Fantasia (1940), featuring an arrangement by Leopold Stokowski, based on Rimsky-Korsakov's version. Mussorgsky's tone poem was not published in its original form until 1968. It has started to gain exposure and become familiar to modern audiences.

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Also, Chernabog as a boss in Kingdom Hearts

[@salvat3735]

The sheet music: pp This orchestra: how bout some fortisisisimo huh?

[@Mascas123]

There was a crescendo and it was only for the violins🤔

[@andrewharris7998]

00:40 Rehearsal Mark A 01:12 Rehearsal Mark B 01:27 Rehearsal Mark C 01:44 Rehearsal Mark D 01:59 Rehearsal Mark E 02:16 Rehearsal Mark F 02:41 Rehearsal Mark G 03:11 Rehearsal Mark H 03:33 Rehearsal Mark I 03:52 Rehearsal Mark K 04:02 Rehearsal Mark L 04:14 Rehearsal Mark M 04:23 Rehearsal Mark N 04:36 Rehearsal Mark O 04:47 Rehearsal Mark P 05:09 Rehearsal Mark Q 05:24 Rehearsal Mark R 05:42 Rehearsal Mark S 05:57 Rehearsal Mark T 06:26 Rehearsal Mark U 06:36 Rehearsal Mark V 06:46 Rehearsal Mark W 08:00 Rehearsal Mark X 08:50 Rehearsal Mark Y 09:36 Rehearsal Mark Z

[@ekaterinakozlovskaia8082]

Thank you for posting and especially for the comprehensive explanation of the history of the piece. Very much appreciated.

[@ekaterinakozlovskaia8082]

Thank you so much for posting!

[@puffadder92]

I just love how calm everything becomes at 6:45

[@JaVinci77]

That speed gave me goosebumps!!! WOOOOOOOW!!! Such a powerful performance... Kudos to the USSR Academic State Orchestra, I'm speechless... :-O

[@bodyua4620]

Это оркестровка Римского Корсокова

[@АбвгдежзОпрстуфх]

@@bodyua4620 Он про исполнение, а не оркестровку.

[@Overseer85]

Yeah 2/2 timing is hectic! No one makes songs/tunes/masterpieces in this timing because its so hard. Fun fact: Most pop songs are 3/4 or 4/4 time and written in C major or D major

[@alessandrobonati7815]

I played this on my balcony during the quarantine, in Italy. After that I summoned Chernabog to the mountain behind my house.

[@Mattcai2004]

Davvero?

[@giuseppegaleotti9149]

su quale montagna che devo sconfiggere chernabog per expare e non riesco a trovarlo

[@Mattcai2004]

@@giuseppegaleotti9149 che vuol dire "expare"?

[@giuseppegaleotti9149]

@@Mattcai2004 ottenere esperienza, è un neologismo

[@Mattcai2004]

@@giuseppegaleotti9149 ah

[@dameez6599]

"How fast should we play this?" "Yes"

[@rizmid]

What an exciting version!! I have a feeling the soul of the composer for this marvelous piece of classical music would very much be obliged! And only people with a good keen sense for enjoying music will not complain or brag about the tempo rather they would admire and appreciate one's hard work for putting this music together! A fan and an admirer from Pakistan!

[@bodyua4620]

Это оркестровка Римского Корсокова он был другом Мусоргского

[@jeandeblaize4175]

La mélodie et l'harmonie à la coda avec le solo de clarinette d'abord et surtout ensuite la flûte sont d'une d'une beauté incommensurable, leurs notes qui s'envolent dans l'éther planant au-dessus de nous, nous baignent dans un état de sérénité indicible. Cette orchestration de R-K est la seule à retenir et la plus jouée, avec raison car c'est une pure merveille.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

Without Mussorgsky and his great performers such as this orchestra , the classical music world would have been very lonely and insipid There is something extraordinary in this splendid performance From Tokyo of the Land of the Rising Sun 🇯🇵

[@aaheavenly4934]

テンポもいいですが、アッチェレランドがすごくきまってていいですね。 金管の咆哮はワイルドで、まさに阿鼻叫喚の頂点で教会の鐘が聞こえてくる。木管のソロもよくて、救いと安らぎの響きがします。この曲の最高の演奏です。

[@piper_ts]

Don’t ask my why but my favourite part of the whole piece is at 2:50 when the bass parts of the orchestra come in with those subtle notes underneath the brass.

[@alejandrobermudez5717]

As a bass player, I totally agree

[@piper_ts]

Alejandro Bermudez As a violinist, bass players are so cool sjskdkksja

[@alejandrobermudez5717]

Piper Snell Ayyyy Thanks :)

[@franciscadavies]

I love it too!

[@AnkouvBassist]

I literally wanna hear a piece composed with something like that, those notes and the brass like that. it feels like it should be more

[@paulcarter7115]

Ah this tempo .. so great! Adds to the dramatic effect!

[@paulwl3159]

The gorgeous and inventive orchestration really maximises the inherent drama and energy of this piece

[@jamesdrynan]

Wonderful to follow the score with the performance!

[@Ani-pl2dv]

this is the One Winged Angel of the 1800s

[@ryanhart06]

Listen to Rite of Spring Part 2

[@wanyuhuang8802]

Definitely love the speed contrast between phrases - which makes the music more dramatic!

[@westerncondor1132]

mussorgskys music is glorious!!

[@Macaron-re8rv]

This music was like a movie that gave me tension and excitement

[@gwenaelherve5675]

Mes amis, c'est brillant !

[@qedimovarena7828]

Прекраснейшая, мастерская, великолепная партитура Мусоргского, блестящее владение оркестровыми красками! Я заново открыла для себя многогранность этого композитора!

[@ddddddddddddddddddd6]

А он похож на мою учительницу по истории... Бр-р-р...

[@qedimovarena7828]

@@ddddddddddddddddddd6 это всего лишь внешность.

[@ddddddddddddddddddd6]

@@qedimovarena7828 тем не менее

[@qedimovarena7828]

@@ddddddddddddddddddd6 я говорю о музыке, о профессионализме партитуры, а вы мне о внешних атрибутах

[@ВячеславАлехин-я6э]

На мой взгляд это лучшее исполнение которое есть на Ютубе

[@andersonezraviolin]

Best recording. The passion heard here is truly frightening (a good thing!) :D

[@chkmtn]

Except for the occasional ensemble problems, this interpretation of "A Night" is the best I have ever heard. Svetlanov takes Mussorgsky's truly wild piece and makes it somehow wilder. The brass section is a sharp scalpel cutting into your soul; the decadent voice of the evil spirits screams at you from the woodwind section; the added tempo changes are very exciting.

[@chkmtn]

@Timothy Lam Having been a professional violinist in Los Angeles, Denver and Boulder, I am well aware of how a conductor makes the music his own. I only wanted to point out that Svetlanov's interpretation is original, bold and convincing. And exciting.

[@kirklurkpu4470]

he deleted his comment? lol

[@KyleAnimates]

I honestly can't help but cry at the ending part. Perfect ending to an incredible work.

[@divinodayacap3313]

wow this tempo is refreshing

[@wanyuhuang8802]

The sunlight at dawn finally came at the last minute.....

[@Trelane574]

Great music to listen to during a driving rain.

[@big_m479]

cant wait

[@f16cd3]

It is heavy metal before heavy metal ... one of my favorites !!!

[@johnappleseed8369]

No, it's modernism before modernism. I doubt you know what that is, lol.

[@johnappleseed8369]

Aggressive music has existed throughout music, metal isn't the only genre to embrace it.

[@izhaanahmed3038]

r/iamverysmart must be your home

[@pbrower2a1]

It's primitive, violent, nocturnal, blasphemous, and ferocious -- suggesting to me of all things a KKK rally complete with a cross-burning and a night ride. But the sun rises and the evil dissipates.

[@shanearnold7781]

@@johnappleseed8369 Oh stop being a pretentious twat and let people enjoy things. The song is definitely the romantic period version of metal

[@hipeople9856]

I swear, our band director gave us the arrangement by modest moussorgsky (arranged by John Higgins) and we're playing it for our spring concert. I am literally never going to be able to play it 😂

[@gracev5288]

I played this as first oboe in youth orchestra my freshman year (Original no arrangement). It’s sucked but we got rehearse on Halloween

[@_Irene_266]

the enjoyment i had when my musi techer said we had to listen to this as homework

[@mirakor1]

The best version of them all. Only Russians can play this wonderful piece of music the way it should be played.

[@JuanZuñigasoto-n3z]

Exlente

[@EttorealbertoGelli-vr6sz]

RUSSIAN composer. RUSSIAN orchestra. RUSSIAN director. What a miracle !!!!

[@mr-wx3lv]

When I was kid, I was genuinely scared by this music.. Satan had been unleashed..

[@SteffLoui88]

it is a terrifying piece of music, gave me chills as a kid

[@nadaal-chalabi686]

I love the Night on the Bald mountain :0

[@MagoLerio]

La grande musica di un uomo tormentato :-)

[@thepersonbehindthescreen9772]

People who put music under things that aren't music are the best

[@RexAndPuppermint2005]

I remember playing this in orchestra two years ago

[@ddddddddddddddddddd6]

What instrument you played?

[@douglasporter3865]

When the church bell goes "You've had your fun - now siddown and shaddup!"

[@dedede5586]

i absolutely love the little brass solis like at 2:45, 4:18, 4:42

[@guigssoundscoolertho]

How in the helllll do u conduct this??

[@michaelflores6253]

Guilherme S.Matta you conduct this instead of in 4 in 2. When it gets slower you can change it back to 4

[@carstairsstatehospital8484]

Swish that stick violently like you're casting spells of your wildest dreams

[@francish6695]

HOW THE HELL DO YOU PLAY THIS?; 1ST V PART IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE AT THIS TEMPO

[@trinityuwu4853]

You let your orchestra just count it themselves and hope that the concert master knows what they’re doing

[@dumbpunk1165]

you dont

[@barney6888]

Svetlanov, like Solti, knows how to kick ass

[@jamesboone3678]

How did I know it was the Russia playing this. They always have the most elite musicains.

[@paulziolo9241]

?

[@RenhoekAndStimpyMusic]

Agreed

[@aramkhachaturian8043]

6:45 A thick fog settles throughout the night over a sleepy and remote town.

[@Overseer85]

This is what a masterpiece sounds like! Doubtful anyone will be playing Ed Sheeran or Taylor Swift in 200 years

[@samuelcabellogonzalez7590]

My favourite passage of the work: 01:29-02:21

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

Flutes and Piccolos RULE!!!!!

[@theonlinetubist9504]

TUBAS RULE🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺

[@abraxasstone]

@Gamer Lord 2019 Those emojis are trumpets...

[@kirklurkpu4470]

👁👄👁 🎺

[@NoahSpurrier]

I miss the part where the giant robot lands in Tokyo.

[@leobukman3756]

Beatyfull♥️

[@rodrigoherreramunoz9248]

It would be fair to present this piece as a composition of Rimsky- Korsakov based on music by Moussorgsky and not a piece by him, because the original is radically different

[@ProjeKtCamus]

Rimsky Korsakov used the choral version that Mussorgsky reworked for his opera Sorochinsky Fair as the basis for his orchestral version and the two are surprisigly similar.

[@rodrigoherreramunoz9248]

@ yes , the second version is much similar to the original one, but even with this version Rimsky Korsakov goes far away in his version , yet he retain the form of the main tunes, he immediately change almost all, the harmony , music development , etc .

[@s3ri0uz99]

Korsakovs version is really pretty but I will always prefer the original version, it's just so much more intense and raw

[@patricklaffin2172]

It may be intense, but Rimsky-Korsakov’s version is so brilliantly orchestrated and has a beautiful ending. The original somewhat sounds like a big mess of ideas and no clue of what to do with them

[@FC-ue1yc]

Holy shit...that brass section is just...wow

[@valentinvanderkelen6051]

5:24 ma partie préférée !

[@filosoforvgsapereaude5020]

Esta muy buena obra debería llamarse Mussorgsky- Rimsky Korsakoff. Cuando se escucha la versión original vemos que la que arregló Rimsky es bastante diferente y para mi mejor

[@deedragongirl]

Disney's Fantasia and Saturday Night Fever brought me here!

[@Mattcai2004]

(Since "Austin Smith the classical music fan" doesn't have this, i'm writing this here) Little Einsteins and Courage too episodes: 1) *the demon in the mattress* art: "the eye of silence" by Max Ernst Music: "a night on bald mountain" by Modest Mussorgsky 2) *Perfect* Art: "the sleep of reason produces monsters" by Francisco Goya Music: "a night on bald mountain" by Modest Mussorgsky Eustace: **reading an exorcism incantation** "Hullabaloo, howdy doo! Musty prawns and Timbuktu! Yeltzy bye, hippity hoo! Kick 'em in the dishpan! Hoo hoo hoo!" **turns at the camera with the most confused face ever** kick 'em in the dishpan, hoo hoo hoo? (From "demon in the mattress") Courage's nightmare: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIK4Xn6cbL98j6s (from "perfect") Fish: There is no such thing as perfect. You're beautiful as you are, Courage, Leo, June, Quincy and Annie. With all of your imperfections, you can do anything. (also from "perfect")

[@Mattcai2004]

Courage and the Little Einsteins' nightmares from "Perfect" 1) *Courage:* A blue, deformed humanoid which is meant to be Eustace's bugle, appears in a blue void while ominous music plays. It looks up at the screen and whispers "You're not perfect." which then echos a few times in the background. Animated in really low quality CGI. This particular sequence is one of the show's creepiest moments. 2) *Annie:* Annie dreams of herself as the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion from the Wizard of Oz, showing how little faith she has in herself. The dream ends after the three Annies are shown being overseen by a fourth Annie as the Wicked Witch of the West. This sequence was animated in a simplistic Flash style. 3) *Leo:* Leo dreams of a series of disturbing images flashing by the screen before a final one, resembling a disturbing angelic figure, along with the words "RIGHT NOW", flies at the screen. Made with simple animation and editing tools. 4) *Quincy:* Quincy is juggling pies for an audience. Suddenly, the audience begins laughing discriminately at him. Quincy realizes he's not wearing pants, and, as the music becomes distorted and switches to out-of-tune accordion music, he rushes to cover himself, causing him to be hit in the head by the pies he was carrying. This scene was animated using stop-motion. 5) *June:* June dreams of Muriel handing her a vase only for her to drop it. Instead of the vase breaking, it bounces and lands in Muriel's arms, only for her to promptly shatter instead, followed by June, looking skyward and screaming an anguished "No!", shattering as the entire environment breaks apart, ending the dream. This dream was animated in a crude and minimalistic paper puppet style.

[@joseorlandomosquezsolis1647]

Mazinger z episode 32

[@apolloskyfacer5842]

Damn ! Why is everyone in such a hurry in the fast bits. Are we late for some sort of engagement. With Death perhaps ? Not to worry, We'll all be on time for that.

[@musik350]

tmw you employ a harp only for the coda

[@szokuut]

WHY IN 2:06 HE DIDN'T PUT THE MELODY😭😭😭 IT WOULD BE SO AWESOME

[@MarioRogelSV]

Creo que la orquesta de la exURSS a tocado esta pieza tal cual la concebia su compositor.

[@kaseyleitchnextgen3281]

The part at 2:17 to 2:19 went too quickly.

[@samuelprusa817]

770 likes? I think this video can do better than that 👍.

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Remember the Chernabog boss battle in Kingdom Hearts?

[@nicholaslienandjaja1815]

Also, would like this music be included in the future anime adaptation of Twisted Wonderland.

[@p.boscardin]

_NOT QUITE MY TEMPO_

[@RenhoekAndStimpyMusic]

Idk I kinda like it this fast

[@TheComputerNerd20100]

Is it okay if I use this once? Thanks for Uploading! :)

[@ruslans2006]

This is the Rimsky-Korsakov arrangement

[@heatherfaught3115]

yay😀

[@예린예린-z6b]

0:06 1:06 1:13 2:06 2:16 3:45 4:02

[@예린예린-z6b]

3:44 (4)

[@예린예린-z6b]

4:51 (5)

[@예린예린-z6b]

5:07 (5) triplets

[@예린예린-z6b]

1:55 col legno

[@예린예린-z6b]

1:56

[@John-pp2jr]

Bare or Bald mountain?

[@bartjebartmans]

Take your pick.

[@russellvawter5604]

In the words of the late Deems Taylor: "Bald Mountain according to tradition, is the gathering place of Satan and his followers. Here on Walpurgis Night, which is the equivalent of our own Halloween, the creatures of evil gather to worship their master. Under his spell they dance furiously, until the coming of DAWN🌄 and the sound of church⛪ bells🔔 sends the infernal army slinking back to their abodes of darkness".

[@josephyoon9190]

all region violin 5:56

[@fruitytrue]

4:19

[@chrisu7971]

what is the bpm?

[@bartjebartmans]

I would say half note about 122/124

[@MusicallyModestly]

Just like Bartje said, its about 120 BPM. It sounds super fast because its in 2/2 (or cut time). So it sounds twice as fast.

[@chrisu7971]

Dorian Jones I knew it was in cut time, but I only played this at maybe like 116. Fun fact cut time can be cut from any time signature though it is rare, so it is not always 2/2.

[@MusicallyModestly]

The more you know!

[@aepos_]

5:22

[@OnichanMorenoSánchez]

Lo utilizaron en Babylon película de Brad Pit

[@joelfusari4250]

viva el siniestro dr mortis !!!!!

[@kinsey.moore15675]

4:45 - 5:08

[@mr.vorrnyvorrn2516]

0.75x for *Ultra Traptanium Powered Kaos*

[@Walt_Kim]

5:35

[@desha9651]

3:33 - 4:02

[@bissy2967]

Everyone likes Rimsky-Korsakov's version.

[@mrtchaikovsky]

I vastly prefer Mussorgsky's original, as do many others.

[@patricklaffin2172]

@@mrtchaikovsky It was orchestrated poorly and was a big mess of ideas

[@mrtchaikovsky]

@@patricklaffin2172 I disagree.

[@aqpforce]

Wise people, in what tonality is this piece? help help!!

[@Luca-yg5qx]

d minor, i hope it still helps after five months

[@Lu4ronusWorship]

Lol I had to put the speed settings to 0.75 in order to hear the notes😂

[@aragorn618]

beaucoup trop rapide !

[@bissy2967]

This is not the original.

[@bartjebartmans]

And? What is your point again?

[@theoneandonly3520]

@@bartjebartmans I bet this tempo (for me) is with a quarter note (crochet) 185

[@celibidache1000]

They could work a bit on the intonation...

[@bartjebartmans]

How can they work on their intonation when they are dead for many years? This is a recording from the 60's or maybe even older. The weird comments I get under my videos.

[@celibidache1000]

@@bartjebartmans OK, it's still very out of tune.

[@bartjebartmans]

@@celibidache1000 What do you want me to do about it? What is your problem?

[@celibidache1000]

@@bartjebartmans The problem seems to be that my objective comment has upset you for some reason, as if you took it personal.

[@iks.7048]

I left my popcorn popping for 2 years too long and missed this argument.

[@rodan7667]

its too fast, music sounds messy at times

[@bartjebartmans]

Not too fast. There are no set rules for tempi.

[@rodan7667]

well obviously but the orchestra went overboard and the fast runs weren’t together

[@tonygemayel3801]

@@karllieck9064 That's very close-minded of you to say. I am a composer as well, but I feel that performers (be it a conductor, a pianist etc.) is free to interpret the music however he or she feels. Beyond that point, you are entitled to your own opinion and you are allowed to love or hate the interpretation. Not necessarily hating on you, just pointing out that saying "they damn well better follow the set tempi" is a bit harsh and might sound pretentious even though it's probably not what you intended.

[@Metamario68]

@@tonygemayel3801 It sure sounds like what he intended.

[@jotdee]

The tempo is way too fast.

[@bartjebartmans]

Not too fast. Just fine.

[@PlasmaPhi]

From All Hallows Eve at Sundown to All Souls Day at Daybreak.

[@kobadera9168]

Glorification of the black god

[@redwings2315]

Too fast !!!

[@paulcarter7947]

Trumpet players need to go, but fascinating (and frightening) to see the score for this amazing music!

[@Iknowyoumadnow]

Donkey Kong Country 2 anyone

[@muslit]

S does not follow the tempo indications.

[@bartjebartmans]

You don't follow him. Your problem.

[@oceanissoplane1290]

Bartje Bartmans why you so toxic?

[@pbrower2a1]

I noticed that. The conductor had some idea of what he was doing. It is no accident.

[@RoskinGreenrake]

o_0