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Biographical dictionary of Balkan composers offers a comprehensive look at the lives and works of 500 composers from countries such as Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and others and from various periods, from the 19th century to the turn of the century. The entries—conceived by a team of authors, translators, and editors—offer insights into the composers’ musical achievements, providing information on key compositions and their contributions to the development of music in the Balkans, documenting their education, stylistic evolution, and major works. The dictionary highlights how Balkan composers have drawn from a unique blend of local traditions, Byzantine liturgical music, and Western classical forms to create a distinctive regional repertoire. It also explores the socio-political context in which these composers worked, as well as how national identity and political changes in the Balkans influenced their music. This dictionary is complementary to the Enciklopedia e muzikës shqiptare, Leksikon jugoslavenske muzike, and Muzička enciklopedija, which together make RILM Music Encyclopedias an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the cultural and musical history of the Balkans, illuminating the richness and diversity of this often underrepresented region in music scholarship.