Balakirev

[ buh-lah-kuh-ruhf; Russian buh-lah-kyir-yif ]

noun

1. Mi·li A·lek·se·e·vich [mee, -lee al-ik-, sey, -, uh, -vich, mee, -lee uhl-yik-, syey, -yiv-yich], 1837–1910, Russian composer.

Balakirev

/ baˈlakirɪf /

noun

1. BalakirevMily Alexeyevich18371910MRussianMUSIC: composer Mily Alexeyevich (ˈmilij alɪkˈsjejɪvitʃ). 1837–1910, Russian composer, whose works include two symphonic poems, two symphonies, and many arrangements of Russian folk songs

Example Sentences

Balakirev—to whom the work was dedicated—did not admire it, and his feelings were shared by the rest of the Invincible Band.

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With the exception of Balakirev—and to a certain extent Prokounin—I do not know anyone who really understands this work.

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He accepted, and named Laroche and Balakirev as his coadjutors.

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I have had a letter from Balakirev scolding me because I am doing nothing.

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Even Glinka's popularity had waned, and Dargomijsky and Balakirev were hardly more than names.

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