An excerpt from the “Glinka: A Life for the Tsar (1836)” lecture from the new “Music As A Mirror of History” series from The Great Courses.
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Glinka: A Life for the Tsar (1836)
Glinka’s A Life for the Tsar was a landmark in the creation of Russian language opera. Learn about the origins of the opera’s storyline in Russia’s “Time of Troubles,” an era of discord and invasions, and consider Glinka’s role in a community dedicated to bringing Russian art and literature to prominence. Through compelling excerpts from the hugely successful opera, observe how A Life for the Tsar embodied the pride and patriotism of the Russian people.
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