Top 7 Unsuccessful Composers

Modest Mussorgsky

Towards the end of Mussorgsky’s life came a decline in his achievements. The decline was quite apparent, especially with the breakup of Balakirev circle. Mussorgsky became bitten, becoming mad and turning to drinking as a result. It is thus not surprising why many of his works were known in versions as they were completed by other composers.

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