... art from that is now part of the evolution of music. In its small place, Mussorsgy's opera has influence the modern theater category people call "musicals." From Andrew Lloyd Weber's Les Miserables to Broadway's Miss Saigon composers have followed Mussorsgy's footsteps in taking both stories and music from cultural history to create brilliant art forms. Opera historian Peter Conrad in his book ... ...

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