List of Famous people with last name Balakirev

Mily Balakirev

First Name Mily

Last Name Balakirev

Died on May 29, 1910

Born in Russia, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast

Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor known today primarily for his work promoting musical nationalism and his encouragement of more famous Russian composers, notably Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. He began his career as a pivotal figure, extending the fusion of traditional folk music and experimental classical music practices begun by composer Mikhail Glinka. In the process, Balakirev developed musical patterns that could express overt nationalistic feeling. After a nervous breakdown and consequent sabbatical, he returned to classical music but did not wield the same level of influence as before.

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Nikolay Balakirev

First Name Nikolay

Born on November 30, 1948 (age 77)

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