Modest Mussorgsky

The family name is derived from a 15th or 16th century ancestor Roman Vasilyevich Monastïryov who was mentioned in the Velvet Book the 17th century genealogy of Russian boyars. dvoryanin: 'nobleman'). Sutgof's daughter was also a pupil of Herke and Mussorgsky was allowed to attend lessons with her.

Many of his works were inspired by Russian history Russian folklore and other nationalist themes. S. For many years Mussorgsky's works were mainly known in versions revised or completed by other composers.