Mussorgsky and the Mighty Handful
Quiz Yourself About Mussorgsky and the Mighty Handful
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What famous Russian critic/writer came up with the title the Mighty Handful?
Vladimir Stasov was a prominent Russian art and music critic who lived during a period when classical music and other cultural forms were still developing in Russia. At a time when Russian artists often mimicked European styles, Stasov urged them to cultivate a distinctly Russian identity, emphasizing nationalism in their work. He became widely recognized as a key advocate for the emerging Russian school in various artistic disciplines. Stasov coined the term “Mighty Handful” with respect to Balakirev, Cui, Borodin, Mussorgsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov in 1867.
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Vladimir Stasov (1824-1906)
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What instrument did Mussorgsky play?