Musorgsky Collection

Stage design for the opera Boris Godunov by M. Musorgsky, ca 1926. Creator: Dmitriyev
Stage design for the opera Boris Godunov by M. Musorgsky, ca 1926. Private Collection

Scene from the opera Boris Godunov by M. Musorgsky, Second Half of the 19th cen. Creator: Negodayev, N.S
Scene from the opera Boris Godunov by M. Musorgsky, Second Half of the 19th cen. Private Collection

Portrait of Fyodor Ivanov Shaliapin (1873-1939) in the Role of Boris Godunov, 1912, (1965). Fyodor Ivanovich Chaliapin (1873-1938) in the title role of Mussorgskys opera

Portrait of the Composer Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky, 1881, (1965). Creator: Il ya Repin
Portrait of the Composer Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky, 1881, (1965). Russian composer Modest Petrovich Musorgsky (1839-1881), painted in hospital 10 days before his death

Stage design for the opera Khovanshchina by M, Musorgsky, 1902
Stage design for the opera Khovanshchina by M. Musorgsky, 1902. Private Collection

Stage design for the opera Boris Godunov by M. Musorgsky. Artist: Polenov, Vasili Dmitrievich (1844-1927)
Stage design for the opera Boris Godunov by M. Musorgsky. Found in the collection of Institut of Russian Literature IRLI (Pushkin-House), St Petersburg

Dining room of Prince Vasily Golitsyn. Stage design for the opera Khovanshchina by M. Musorgsky, 1897. Found in the collection of the State Central A. Bakhrushin Theatre Museum, Moscow

Stage design for the opera Boris Godunov by M. Musorgsky, 1911. Artist: Golovin, Alexander Yakovlevich (1863-1930)
Stage design for the opera Boris Godunov by M. Musorgsky, 1911. Found in the collection of the A. Pushkin Memorial Museum, St. Petersburg

Chudov Monastery. Stage design for the opera Boris Godunov by M. Musorgsky, 1930. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Stage design for the opera Khovanshchina by M. Musorgsky, 1911. Artist: Korovin, Konstantin Alexeyevich (1861-1939)
Stage design for the opera Khovanshchina by M. Musorgsky, 1911. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Modest Moussorgsky, 1839-1881. Russian Composer. Portrait By Chase Emerson. American Artist 1874-1922

In the Kremlin, scene from the opera Boris Godunov by M. Mussorgsky
BAL189955 In the Kremlin, scene from the opera Boris Godunov by M. Mussorgsky by Golovin, Aleksandr Jakovlevic (1863-1930); Sebastopol Art Museum, Sebastopol

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Musorgsky, a renowned Russian composer, left an indelible mark on the world of music with his innovative and emotive compositions. His genius is beautifully captured in various artistic forms, from portraits to stage designs. In the portrait of Fyodor Ivanov Shaliapin as Boris Godunov, painted in 1912 by Il ya Repin, we see Musorgsky's iconic opera brought to life through the powerful portrayal of one of its main characters. The intensity in Shaliapin's eyes reflects the depth and complexity that Musorgsky infused into his music. Another portrait from 1881 by Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky showcases the composer himself. Created by Chase Emerson, an American artist, this painting captures Musorgsky's contemplative expression and hints at the creative process behind his masterpieces. Stage designs also played a significant role in bringing Musorgsky's operas to life visually. From Vasili Dmitrievich Polenov's depiction of Boris Godunov to Konstantin Alexeyevich Korovin's interpretation of Khovanshchina, these artists skillfully translated Musorgsky's musical narratives onto canvas. The dining room scene designed for Prince Vasily Golitsyn in Khovanshchina transports us back to imperial Russia with its opulent decor and grandeur. Appolinari Mikhaylovich Vasnetsov expertly captures every detail while evoking a sense of historical authenticity. Alexander Yakovlevich Golovin takes us inside Chudov Monastery through his stage design for Boris Godunov. The intricate details and vibrant colors transport us into the heart of this sacred space where pivotal events unfold within Musorgsky's opera. Ivan Yakolevich Bilibin brings forth another aspect of Russian culture with his stage design for Boris Godunov set at Chudovo Monastery.