The music of Mikhail Glinka earned him credit for launching Russian nationalism. His most famous opera, A Life for the Tsar, celebrates the triumph and suffering of a patriotic peasant who protects ...

Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857) was regarded by his successor composers as the founder of the Russian 'national' school. Such terms aren't always meaningful but in this case there are sound reasons for ...

Bell-ringing became an important part of Russian classical music in the 19th century. For instance, Mikhail Glinka used bells in the final chorus “Glory” of the opera “Ivan Susanin” (“A Life for the ...

Sean Rafferty presents a selection of music and guests from the arts world. Next On Air 17:30 Opera on 3 View full schedule Mikhail Glinka (1804-1857) was regarded by his successor composers as the ...