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Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev (Russian: Ми́лий Алексе́евич Бала́кирев,
Milij Alekseevič Balakirev, IPA: [bɐˈlakʲɪrʲef]) (2 January 1837 [O.S.
21 December 1836] – 29 May [O.S. 16 May] 1910),[a 1] was a Russian
pianist, conductor and composer known today primarily for his work
promoting musical nationalism. 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 he had done previously.
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