Glinka: Masters of Russian Music (1917)

Glinka: Masters of Russian Music is a book written by Montagu-Nathan, first published in 1917. The book focuses on the life and work of Mikhail Glinka, a Russian composer often considered the father of Russian classical music. Montagu-Nathan explores Glinka's childhood, education, and musical career, highlighting his contributions to the development of Russian music. The book also includes a detailed analysis of Glinka's most famous works, such as the opera ""A Life for the Tsar"" and the orchestral piece ""Kamarinskaya."" Additionally, Montagu-Nathan provides insight into the cultural and historical context of Glinka's music, discussing the influence of Russian folklore and the political climate of the time. Overall, Glinka: Masters of Russian Music is a comprehensive and informative study of one of Russia's most celebrated composers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.