Balakirev
Mi·li A·lek·se·e·vich [mee-lee al-ik-sey-uh-vich; Russian mee-lee uhl-yik-syey-yiv-yich], /ˈmi li ˌæl ɪkˈseɪ ə vɪtʃ; Russian ˈmi li ʌl yɪkˈsyeɪ yɪv yɪtʃ/, 1837–1910, Russian composer.
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Balakirev—to whom the work was dedicated—did not admire it, and his feelings were shared by the rest of the Invincible Band.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyWith the exception of Balakirev—and to a certain extent Prokounin—I do not know anyone who really understands this work.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyHe accepted, and named Laroche and Balakirev as his coadjutors.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyI have had a letter from Balakirev scolding me because I am doing nothing.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyEven Glinka's popularity had waned, and Dargomijsky and Balakirev were hardly more than names.
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British Dictionary definitions for Balakirev
/ (Russian baˈlakirɪf) /
Mily Alexeyevich (ˈmilij alɪkˈsjejɪvitʃ). 1837–1910, Russian composer, whose works include two symphonic poems, two symphonies, and many arrangements of Russian folk songs
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