The Great Russian School of Music

The Great Russian School of Music refers to a significant tradition of music education and composition that emerged in Russia during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is characterized by a blend of folk influences, national identity, and Western classical techniques. Prominent composers like Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Sergei Rachmaninoff were influenced by this tradition, which emphasized emotional expression and complex harmonies. The school played a crucial role in establishing a unique Russian voice in classical music and fostered notable institutions, like the St. Petersburg and Moscow Conservatories, that trained generations of musicians and composers.