Classical Music Moment

His name is not so famous now, but Modest Mussorgsky was a member of Russia's "Mighty Five." A group of composers who championed homegrown music.

The achingly beautiful piece from "The Carnival of the Animals" is perhaps his most famous work. along with his Symphony No. 3 in C minor, "The Organ." The latter played a big role in the 1995 movie "Babe."

Maybe you've seen the fictional portrayal of Lind in "The Greatest Showman." But her relationship with P.T. Barnum was all business.

Musical history records an Elgar premiere that didn't go well. But that doesn't mean the music itself suffered.

The album was released this summer on his 81st birthday.

WSMR explores history and the events in music, culture, the arts and more that shaped our world.

WSMR explores history and the events in music, culture, the arts and more that shape our world.

WSMR explores history and the events in music, culture, the arts and more that shape our world.

WSMR explores history and the events in music, culture, the arts and more that shape our world.

WSMR explores history and the events in music, culture, the arts and more that shape our world.