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Mily Balakirev: The Pioneer of Russian Classical Music
Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev, born on January 2, 1837, in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, was a prominent Russian pianist, composer, and conductor whose contributions to classical music significantly shaped the course of Russian music during the late 19th century.
He was a central figure in what is often referred to as the "Mighty Handful," a group of composers, including Rimsky-Korsakov, Cui, Borodin, and Musorgsky, who sought to develop a distinctively Russian style of classical music.
Balakirev’s early music education was somewhat informal; he was primarily taught by local musicians and self-taught himself composition through diligent study of scores and performances.
His talent was evident from a young age, and he quickly gained accolades for his piano skills, performing as a soloist and with local orchestras.
In 1856, Balakirev burst onto the national and international music scene when he conducted the Russian premiere of Mendels