Balakirev Symphony No 1

Delve into the 19th-century movement within Russia to create a distinctively Russian national art. With his Symphony No.... (more)

Delve into the 19th-century movement within Russia to create a distinctively Russian national art. With his Symphony No. 1 as a point of reference, learn how Mily Balakirev personified the quest for an authentic Russian musical aesthetic. Observe how this quest reflected a geopolitical conflict within Russia between pro-Western and "Slavophile"schools of thought, and see how Balakirev gathered around him a group of young composers who would change the face of Western concert music. (less)