Moguchaya Kuchka Romantic Composers Composition

Moguchaya Kuchka Romantic Composers Composition

Moguchaya Kuchka

The Moguchaya Kuchka (Mighty Little Heap) was a name coined by a Russian newspaper for the nationalist group of Russian composers headed by Balakirev. Other members were Cui, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Mussorgsky. Because of their number and their influence, they were also called The Five, The Mighty Handful, The Fist, and "babocumuri" in mnemonic acronym.

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See Also:

- Encyclopedia.com article about the Russian national school composers. Includes bibliography.
- Examination the influence of Russian patriotism on the works of the group and its individual members.
- Fiction by Ron Butlin humorously portrays the nationalism and struggle for acceptance by the group and its members.
- Essay tracing their origins with insights into their historical millieu. Includes group picture and articles on the individual members.
- Article from the November 2003 Juilliard Journal Online includes group and individual histories and program notes.
- Michael Quin Heavener essay about the impact the group of Russian composers sometimes called The Fist has had on him.
- Wikipedia article about the loose-knit group with links to each member and to some of those they influenced.

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