Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka (1 June [O.S. 20 May] 1804 – 15 February [O.S. 3 February] 1857) was the first Russian composer to gain wide recognition within his own country, and is often regarded as the fountainhead of Russian classical music. Glinka’s compositions were an important influence on future Russian composers, notably the members of The Five, who took Glinka’s lead and produced a distinctive Russian style of music.
Trio pathétique Патетическое трио 1832
for clarinet, bassoon and piano
(or violin, cello and piano)
I. Allegro moderato
II. Scherzo. Vivacissimo
III. Largo
IV. Allegro con spirito
Midsummer’s Music