Folklore in Russian Classical Music 

After serfdom's abolishment, a group of influential Russian composers thought it only proper to move the country's classical music tradition in a more folk-informed direction. Known as The Five, this cadre created a style based on popular song and Caucasian dance. You'll find all the members of this group—Balakirev, César Cui, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Mussorgsky—represented in this vibrant playlist.