| Birth: | Jan. 2, 1837
Nizhni Novgorod | | Death: | May 29, 1910
Saint Petersburg
Leningradskaya Oblast' | 
Composer. He received his earliest musical training from his mother. At the age of 14 he was made conductor of an orchestra of the nobleman Aleksandr Oulibishev, who became his patron. In 1855 Balakirev moved to Saint Petersburg, where he met Mikhail Glinka, who encouraged him, and for a brief period he was a concert pianist. Within a few years he had become the leader of a famous group of musicians known as "Mighty five." He wrote a number of works based on Russian folk themes and collected and arranged many Russian folk songs. Balakirev was one of the founders (1862) of the Free Music School in Saint Petersburg and was director (1883-95) of the Court Chapel. Among his best-known works are the piano fantasy "Islamey," the overture "Russia," and the symphonic poem "Tamara." He also wrote symphonies, piano concertos, chamber music, choral works, and many songs. (bio by: Jelena)
Search Amazon for Mily Balakirev | | | Burial:
Alexander Nevsky Monastery
St. Petersburg, Russian Federation |
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Record added: Jan 12, 1999
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