Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka (Russian: Михаил Иванович Глинка[a], romanized: Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka[b], IPA: [mʲɪxɐˈil ɨˈvanəvʲɪdʑ ˈɡlʲinkə] ; 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.[2] His compositions were an important influence on other Russian composers, notably the members of The Five, who produced a distinctive Russian style of music.
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- ^ "Russian – ALA-LC transliteration system". transliteration.com. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ^ "...regarded by his compatriots as the source and fountainhead of Russian Music", in "Russian Symphony Orchestra", New York Times, 1904-11-13, p. 10.