Mily Balakirev (1837~1910) (2 January 1837 [O.S. 21 December 1836] – 29 May [O.S. 16 May] 1910)[a 1] was a Russian composer, pianist, and conductor known today primarily for his work promoting musical nationalism and his encouragement of more famous Russian composers, notably Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Piano Concerto No. 1 Op. 1 (1855/56) Anastasia Seifetdinova, piano Russian Philharmonic Orchest..