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Mikhail Glinka
Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka, born on June 1, 1804, in Novospasskoye, Russia, is regarded as the founder of Russian classical music and the first Russian composer to achieve international acclaim. He was raised in a wealthy family with a tradition of loyalty to the tsars. His early exposure to music came from his uncle's private orchestra and the folk songs of peasant choirs. Glinka's education included studies at the Chief Pedagogic Institute in St. Petersburg, where he took piano lessons with John Field.

Glinka's career began with a period of composing songs and chamber music, but his travels to Italy and Germany profoundly influenced his musical direction. In Italy, he was inspired by composers like Vincenzo Bellini and Gaetano Donizetti, while in Berlin, he studied composition seriously. His return to Russia marked the creation of his first opera, "A Life for the Tsar," which gained him fame in 1836. His second opera, "Ruslan and Lyudmila," premiered in 1842, though it initially failed to gain popularity.

Despite personal challenges, including a broken marriage, Glinka continued to compose and travel. His works, such as "Jota aragonesa" and "Summer Night in Madrid," reflect his experiences abroad. Glinka's influence extended to later Russian composers, particularly the group known as The Five, who developed a distinctive Russian style. He spent his final years in Europe and died in Berlin on February 15, 1857, at the age of 52. His legacy as a pioneer of Russian nationalistic music endures, with his compositions forming the foundation of Russian classical music.
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