Borodin is often grouped with which other famous Russian composers?
Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff
Shostakovich and Prokofiev
Mussorgsky and Rimsky-Korsakov
Glazunov and Lyadov
Answer
Borodin, Mussorgsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov, often referred to as "The Mighty Handful," were prominent Russian composers during the Romantic era. United by their nationalistic aspirations, they sought to incorporate Russian folk music and culture into their compositions, pioneering a new style in Russian classical music.
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