Glazunov is a composer, music teacher and conductor born in 1865 in the family of a wealthy publisher in St. Petersburg, Russia. Even if you hear the name, many of you may not be familiar with it, but symphonies, concertos, ballet music, which skillfully blends nationalism (Peterburg music) and internationalism (Moscow music) in the Russian music platform. An excellent composer who left behind many other works. Glazunov began studying piano at the age of 9 and composition at the age of 13. Balakirev, the former leader of the Russian Five, recognizes the talent of the young Glazunov and introduces his work to Rimsky-Korsakov."Balakirev casually brought to me the work of a high school student aged 14 or 15. It was Sasha Glazunov's song. It was an orchestral piece composed innocently. The youth's talent is doubtful. It was so obvious, "recalls Rimsky-Korsakov. This work is the second song "Small Adagio" of "Autumn" of the ballet music "Four Seasons" premiered in 1900. It is a masterpiece that is lyrical and only listened to once, and its beautiful melody is impressive.It is a recommended work that you can enjoy a beautiful solo performance with any of brass, woodwind, and string instruments. * The original song is in A major, but it is arranged in B flat major to make it easier to play.
