Louis Kentner plays Balakirev Sonata No.1 (IV)

these may sometimes have been. Entry to the musical world of St. Petersburg was effected when Ulibishev took Balakirev there in 1855, introducing him to Glinka and allowing him the opportunity to give public concerts, with considerable success. Nevertheless Balakirev found difficulty in supporting himself, although the death of Ulibishev in 1858 brought him a legacy of 1000 roubles, two violins and his patron's music library. Balakirev's subsequent career brought him, initially, ...
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