Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka (1804–1857)

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Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka (Михаи́л Ива́нович Гли́нка) (1804–1857)

1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .

  • Profoundly influenced all later 19th century Russian composers. Laid the foundation for Russian musical tradition.
  • Russian folk music and Italian belcanto were strong influences on his music.
  • Was the first to write characteristic Russian music for the operatic stage.
  • His songs combined Russian character, lyric melody, and sophisticated style.

2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .

Ya pomnyu chudnoye mgnoven’ye (Я помню чудное мгновенье)
V krovi gorit ogon’zhelan’ya (В крови горит огонь желанья)
Somnenie (Сомнение)

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This selection is called: “Ya pomnyu chudnoye mgnoven’ye (Я помню чудное мгновенье)”
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This selection is called: “V krovi gorit ogon’zhelan’ya (В крови горит огонь желанья)”
[Click here for TRANSLATION ]

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This selection is called: “Somnenie (Сомнение)”
[Click here for TRANSLATION ]

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