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Who was the critic that shared Rimsky-Korsakov's belief in developing a nationalistic style of classical music?

  • George Bernard Shaw

  • Friedrich Nietzsche

  • Vladimir Stasov

  • Jean-Paul Sartre

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Vladimir Stasov, a prominent 19th-century Russian music critic, shared Rimsky-Korsakov's belief in the significance of developing a distinctive national style in classical music. Stasov strongly advocated for the incorporation of Russian folk melodies, themes, and rhythms in compositions, encouraging composers to draw inspiration from their cultural heritage.
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