Михаил Иванович Глинка (1804–1857) was a Russian composer born in the Smolensk province. He is considered the founder of Russian classical music. His work includes operas, symphonic works, and chamber music. Among his most famous works are the operas "Иван Сусанин" (also known as "Жизнь за царя" ) and "Руслан и Людмила" , which became important milestones in the history of Russian opera. Глинка had a profound influence on the development of the national musical school, inspiring composers such as Римский-Корсаков and Чайковский . His contribution to world classical music remains enduring.

• Genres: Шедевры мировой классики, Опера и вокал, Мировая классика
• Language: Russian, German