#the five

• Balakirev — The surname of a famous 19th-century Russian composer, pianist, and conductor, Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev. This structural name represents a reference onomastic indicator in the history of world music, borne by the leader and founder of the celebrated group of composers known as 'The Five' (or 'The Mighty Handful'). His artistic thought championed Russian musical nationalism, integrating authentic folklore into classical symphonic structures.