Why was Balakirev initially the only professional musician in'The Five'?
The others were amateurs limited in musical education
The others didn't take music seriously
He didn't allow others to join
He couldn't find others to join
Answer
Balakirev was the only professional musician in'The Five' because the others were amateurs limited in musical education. Balakirev studied music from a young age and went on to become a conductor and composer. The other members of'The Five' did not have the same level of musical education and were therefore considered amateurs.
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