Pictures At An Exhibition
Emerson Lake and Palmer's 1971 adaptation of Mussorgsky's classical suite remains prog rock's most ambitious classical reinterpretation. Keith Emerson's keyboard work is staggering—treating the piece as a vehicle for virtuosity without losing the original's grandeur. Greg Lake's vocals and Carl Palmer's drumming complete the package perfectly. This Sanctuary reissue gives the orchestral arrangements the clarity they deserve. The music is bombastic, clever, and undeniably impressive. Whether you love prog rock or classical music, this bridge between worlds is worth experiencing. A landmark recording that justifies its reputation.
Item Details+
| Genre | Rock |
| Style | Prog Rock |
| Notes | Mint (NM or M-) Good (VG) CDs are NM. Sleeve is mostly VG+, mostly cornerwear. No deluxe slipcase. |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Very Good (VG) |
| Label | Sanctuary |
| Year | 2008 |
| Country | Europe |
| Format | CD |
Tracklist+
. Pictures At An Exhibition
1-1. Promenade 1:57
1-2. The Gnome 4:17
1-3. Promenade 1:23
1-4. The Sage 4:41
1-5. The Old Castle 2:31
1-6. Blues Variation 4:14
1-7. Promenade 1:28
1-8. The Hut Of Baba Yaga 1:13
1-9. The Curse Of Baba Yaga 4:09
1-10. The Hut Of Baba Yaga 1:06
1-11. The Great Gates Of Kiev 6:38
1-12. Nut Rocker 4:44
. Bonus Tracks
. Pictures At An Exhibition (Medley) 35:16
. Live At Lyceum December 9th 1970
2-1. Promenade 2:02
2-2. The Gnome 5:40
2-3. Promenade 1:25
2-4. The Sage 5:06
2-5. The Old Castle 4:25
2-6. Blues Variation 6:04
2-7. Promenade 1:31
2-8. The Hut Of Baba Yaga 1:15
2-9. The Curse Of Baba Yaga 4:55
2-10. The Hut Of Baba Yaga 1:12
2-11. The Great Gates Of Kiev 6:54
2-12. The Barbarian 5:45
2-13. Knife Edge 8:02
2-14. Rondo 18:14
2-15. Nut Rocker 4:32
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