What is the best Russian composer?

From the enchanting melodies of celebrated classics to the daring innovations of avant-garde pioneers, this selection showcases a rich tapestry of artistry that spans eras and styles. Join the debate and decide which composer's legacy resonates with you the most!

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Known for orchestral works like Scheherazade

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Alexander Glazunov

Famous for his symphonies and ballet music

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Dmitri Shostakovich

Known for his symphonies and string quartets, faced political scrutiny

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Sergei Prokofiev

Composer of Peter and the Wolf and Romeo and Juliet

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Modest Mussorgsky

Famous for Pictures at an Exhibition and Boris Godunov

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Reinhold Glière

Known for his orchestral works and ballet scores

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Anton Arensky

Known for his chamber music and symphonic compositions

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Alexander Borodin

Member of The Mighty Handful, known for Prince Igor

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Alexander Scriabin

Innovative composer known for his unique harmonic language

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Aram Khachaturian

Famous for the ballet Spartacus and Sabre Dance

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Mily Balakirev

Leader of The Mighty Handful, known for his symphonic works

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César Cui

Member of The Mighty Handful, known for operas and songs

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Igor Stravinsky

Pioneered modern music with The Rite of Spring (1913)

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Dmitri Kabalevsky

Prominent Soviet composer known for educational music

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Sergei Rachmaninoff

Famous for his piano concertos and symphonies

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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Known for ballets like Swan Lake and The Nutcracker

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