Mikhail Glinka was a Russian composer who is considered the father of Russian classical music. He was the first Russian composer to gain recognition outside of Russia. Alexander Borodin was a Russian composer and chemist who wrote symphonies, operas, and chamber music. Cesar Cui was a Russian composer, music critic, and military officer who wrote operas, ballets, and orchestral works. Alexander Serov was a Russian composer and music critic who wrote operas, symphonies, and chamber music. Igor STRAVINSKY was a Russian composer who wrote ballets, operas, and orchestral works. He is considered one of the most influential composers of the 20th century.