Mily Balakirev was a virtuoso pianist, composer, and leader of The Five – a circle of composers united by intention of playing music which doesn’t borrow elements of European music and refers to traditional Russian motifs. Balakirev’s creativity was appreciated among the most talented of his colleagues: his Islamey was one of Franz Liszt’s favorites due to its challenging difficulty. Balakirev defined Russian orchestral music and used innovative techniques of composition. His pieces are melodically rich, subtle and beautiful.
Polka for Piano is an excellent introduction to Balakirev's legacy – score of this marvelous composition is available here: Polka for Piano.
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