Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka
Definition
Proper noun A Russian composer of the Romantic period, widely regarded as the founder of Russian classical music. His work incorporated folk melodies and established a distinctly Russian national style of composition.
Usage
The name "Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka" is used to refer to the historical figure, his life, and his body of work. * The opera A Life for the Tsar by Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka premiered in 1836. * Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka is often called the "father of Russian music." * Scholars study the influence of Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka on later composers like Tchaikovsky and The Mighty Handful.
Advanced Usage
- As a cultural symbol: His name is used to represent the beginning of a national artistic tradition.
- The festival celebrated the legacy of Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka, the progenitor of Russia's musical identity.
Variants and Related Words
- Glinka: The shortened, most common form of the surname used to refer to the composer.
- The piece is clearly influenced by Glinka.
Synonyms
- Composer: A person who writes music.
- Founding figure: A person who originates or establishes something.
Related Idioms or Phrases
- The Glinka tradition: Refers to the style of Russian nationalist classical music he initiated.
- The composer worked firmly within the Glinka tradition.
Noun
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Russian composer (1804-1857)
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