Page:The Russian Review Volume 1.djvu/49

Rh One need not be pessimistic about the future of Russian music. It is an outlook that is rich and full of promise. Already one can see the gratifying indications of a growing interest in the native art. The composers of the past generation have given it an impulse that will take Russia to the foremost ranks of musical achievement. Her period of imitation and adaptation is past. In the wake of her literature, that has made its influence felt throughout the West, is now flowing the tide of Russia's music.  Mr. Rienzi's second article on "Music in Russia" will treat the development of Russian music and will appear in the March issue of "The Russian Review"—Ed.

 