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Mily Balakirev, Composer
(2 January 1837 [o.s. 21 December 1836] – 29 May [o.s. 16 May] 1910). Russian pianist, composer, and conductor. He is known today primarily for his work promoting musical nationalism in Russia. He initially studied with his mother and other teachers in the region from Germany, and soon tried his hand at composition. In 1855 he traveled to St. Petersburg where he met Glinka and was encouraged by him to pursue music. By the 1960's Balakirev had become the 'spiritual father' to a grou...
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Octet for Flute, Oboe, Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, and Piano, Op. 3 (16:49)
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Recording Date:
Sat 3 Nov 2018
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Overture on themes of three Russian Songs (8:46)
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Recording Date:
Sat 8 Feb 2014
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"The Lark" (9:27)
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Recording Date:
Tue 14 Jul 2009
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Oriental Fantasy for Piano, Op. 18 "Islamey" (9:06)
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