What oriental fantasy remains popular among virtuosos?
Islamey for solo piano
Symphony No. 2 in D minor
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Answer
Islamey for solo piano is an oriental fantasy composed by the Russian composer Mili Balakirev. It is one of the most popular piano pieces in the world and has been performed by many famous pianists, including Vladimir Horowitz, Vladimir Ashkenazy, and Evgeny Kissin. The piece is based on a traditional Azerbaijani folk song and is full of exotic melodies and rhythms.
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