Infernal images in the works of Russian composers

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Exploring the intersection of music and folklore, this scholarly work unveils how Russian composers embody infernal fairytale imagery through their compositions. It analyzes notable pieces such as Musorgsky's "Night on Bald Mountain" and Rimsky-Korsakov's "The Hut on Chicken Legs," alongside literary contributions from authors like Pushkin and Dostoevsky. The study also incorporates insights from Russian visual arts, examining how painters like Vasnetsov and Vrubel enhance the understanding of these themes in music.