Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev (Russian: Милий Алексеевич Балакирев, Milij Alekseevič Balakirev, [bɐ'lakʲɪrʲɪf]) (2 January 1837 [O.S. 21 December 1836] – 29 May [O.S. 16 May] 1910) was a Russian pianist, conductor and composer. He is known today primarily for his work promoting musical nationalism in Russia. Working in conjunction with critic Vladimir Stasov, Balakirev brought together the composers now known as the Five, encouraged their efforts an...
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Date of birth:
- Jan 2, 1837
Date of death:
- May 29, 1910 (age 73 years)
Place of birth:
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Also known as:
- Милий Алексеевич Балакирев,
- Mily Balakriev,
- Милий Алексеевич Бала́кирев,
- Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev
