Person

Mily Balakirev

Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev (UK: bə-LA(H)K-i-rev, US: BAH-lah-KEER-ef; Russian: Милий Алексеевич Балакирев, pronounced [ˈmʲilʲɪj ɐlʲɪkˈsʲe(j)ɪvʲɪdʑ bɐˈlakʲɪrʲɪf] ; 2 January 1837 [O.S. 21 December 1836] – 29 May [O.S. 16 May] 1910) was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor known today primarily for his work promoting musical nationalism and his encouragement of more famous Russian composers,…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
Russia
Born
January 2nd, 1837
Died
May 29th, 1910
Genres
Labels
Naxos
Columbia
Harmonia Mundi
Hyperion
EMI Classics
Last updated: March 11th, 2019