Author: BROWN, David.
Title: Mikhail Glinka.
Description: Oxford University Press, 1974. Hardcover. A biographical and critical study on Mikhail Glinka (published 1974) was the first major study of the composer in English. Considered the first Russian composer of real stature, he sowed the seeds for the next generation of Russian composers, Tchaikovsky, Balakirev, Cui, Mussorgsky, Rimsky-Korsakov and Borodin. This detailed analysis emphasises the puzzling contrast between his character and his genius. B/W plates & music scores t/out text. Append., Bibl., List & Index of works. A touch of sunning to spine of dj, otherwise very good condition. 340pp. ISBN 9780193153110.

Keywords: Biographical Critical Study Mikhail Glinka 1974 composer Russian composer Tchaikovsky Balakirev Cui Mussorgsky Rimsky-Korsakov Borodin music biography