Mussorgsky began "Sorochintsï Fair" as a present for the Ukrainian bass Osip Petrov, intending to use original Ukrainian folk songs for his melodic material.
Recording & Production
This album features world premiere recordings of both Fabrice Bollon's edited version of "Sorochintsï Fair" and his arranged "Salammbô Suite."
Compositional Technique
Mussorgsky incorporated music from his choral work "Night On Bald Mountain" into a dream sequence for "Sorochintsï Fair", which he completed in 1877.
Interpretation
The version of "Sorochintsï Fair" on this recording, edited by Fabrice Bollon, uses only the composer's original material, unlike other completions, and is effectively reduced to a chamber opera.
Composition History
Mussorgsky's opera "Sorochintsï Fair" remained unfinished, with many composers attempting to complete it after his death, including his friend César Cui.
Composition History
Mussorgsky's earliest operatic attempt was "Salammbô", based on Gustave Flaubert's novel, which he worked on intermittently and later drew upon for "Boris Godunov".
Performer Biography
Fabrice Bollon, the conductor and editor for this album, served as general music director/chief conductor at Germany's Theater Freiburg from 2009 to 2021, earning international acclaim.
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