Who described Balakirev's methods as dictatorial?
Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Mily himself
His contemporaries in general
Answer
His contemporaries in general described Balakirev's methods as dictatorial. He was known for being very demanding and strict with his students. He would often criticize their work harshly and would not hesitate to tell them what he thought was wrong with it. This made it difficult for some students to work with him, but others appreciated his honesty and his willingness to help them improve their skills.
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