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Who among the Mighty Five was known for composing most of his music on weekends due to his profession outside of music?
Who among the Mighty Five was known for composing most of his music on weekends due to his profession outside of music?
Which composer of the Mighty Five struggled to finish his own compositions despite being the leader of the group?
Which composer of the Mighty Five struggled to finish his own compositions despite being the leader of the group?
Which of the Mighty Five's compositions is famous for its depiction of witches and demons?
Which of the Mighty Five's compositions is famous for its depiction of witches and demons?
Which member of the Mighty Five is noted for their engaging choral music style?
Which member of the Mighty Five is noted for their engaging choral music style?
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César Cui's compositions were heavily influenced by which cultural elements?
César Cui's compositions were heavily influenced by which cultural elements?
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Modest Mussorgsky's music is described as more ___ compared to the others in the Mighty Five.
Modest Mussorgsky's music is described as more ___ compared to the others in the Mighty Five.
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Which Mighty Five composer had their work 'Prince Igor' finalized by another group member?
Which Mighty Five composer had their work 'Prince Igor' finalized by another group member?
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was known for incorporating which elements in his compositions?
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was known for incorporating which elements in his compositions?
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Which of the following is a famous work by Rimsky-Korsakov?
Which of the following is a famous work by Rimsky-Korsakov?
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Which of the Mighty Five's members is noted for their love of writing operas?
Which of the Mighty Five's members is noted for their love of writing operas?
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The Mighty Handful
The Mighty Handful
A group of Russian composers seeking a unique national musical identity.
Mily Balakirev
Mily Balakirev
The leader of the Mighty Handful, known for encouraging others but struggled with his own compositions.
Modest Mussorgsky
Modest Mussorgsky
A composer with a chaotic life whose music was more earthy and dramatic than his peers.
Alexander Borodin
Alexander Borodin
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César Cui
César Cui
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
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The Tale of Tsar Saltan
The Tale of Tsar Saltan
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Prince Igor
Prince Igor
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Night on Bald Mountain
Night on Bald Mountain
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Polovetsian Dances
Polovetsian Dances
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Study Notes
The Mighty Five
- The "Mighty Handful" aimed to create a unique Russian musical identity.
- They collaborated on compositions and discussed/altered scores.
- Mily Balakirev led the group, encouraging composers but struggling with completing his own work.
Modest Mussorgsky
- Lived a chaotic life, often drinking heavily.
- His music had a distinctly earthier sound than other group members.
- His style was different from other members.
Alexander Borodin
- A chemist who composed music on weekends.
- Wrote lively choral music.
- A notable member of the group.
César Cui
- Composed operas and songs for children.
- His music was influenced by Russian folk tales and music.
- His music draws inspiration from Russian folk material.
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
- Used a mixture of folk melodies and Western styles of music.
- Famous for the ballet The Flight of the Bumblebee.
The Tale of Tsar Saltan
- A magical story of Prince Gvidon who was marooned.
- The story is displayed in an opera.
- Showcasing the famous Flight of the Bumblebee.
Prince Igor
- Borodin worked on the opera extensively (18 years).
- It was finished by Rimsky-Korsakov.
- The opera is based on a Russian Prince captured by the Polovetsians.
- The opera features the famous Polovetsian Dances characterized by energy and leaps.
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Description
Test your knowledge about the 'Mighty Five', a group of Russian composers who sought to establish a unique musical identity. Learn about their lives, styles, and compositions, including famous works like The Flight of the Bumblebee. This quiz covers key figures such as Mussorgsky, Borodin, Cui, and Rimsky-Korsakov.
