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From the nationalistic prowess of the Big Five to the internationally acclaimed ballets written by Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, and Stravinsky, Russian music and culture have critically influenced Western classical music. While Russia shares roots in Western culture in its arts, many composers drew inspiration from local fairy tales, literature, and ideas.

Russian music of the late nineteenth century emerged during the nationalist ideal that swept across Europe. Composers like Liszt and Chopin who came from homelands dominated by the West sought to develop the styles of music from their respective motherlands.

Below are some of the works which evolved from these styles and which are heard in Russia and around the world today.

Russian born composer

While the work was not well received during its debut, it has become a staple piece in the Russian musical canon. The artistry of Glinka also formed the foundations of the rest of Russian classical music.