Man of Music
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The young composer Mikhail Glinka performs his new work at a soiree at earl Vielgorsky's house. However, the public is accustomed to Western music, and reacts coldly to the creation of the composer. This makes him very sad, but soon he decides to go learn the art of music in Italy. After returning from Italy, he is full of desire to write national Russian opera. Vasily Zhukovsky proposes a subject: a feat of Ivan Susanin. Tsar Nicholas I change the name of the opera to A Life for the Tsar and assigns a librettist - Baron Rosen. Acquaintance with the future co-author shocked Glinka: Rosen speaks Russian with a noticeable German accent. The premiere was successful, but Glinka was still not entirely happy with the libretto: "False words were written by Rosen". When Nicholas I learned that Ruslan and Lyudmila was written on Pushkin's subject, he sees it as sedition. The bitter experience of the composer brighten his supporters.
Cast
Boris Smirnov
as Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka
Lev Durasov
as Alexander Pushkin
Vladimir Savelyev
as Marshal Karl Ivanovich
Lyubov Orlova
as Ludmilla Ivanovna Glinka
Yuri Lyubimov
as Alexander Dargomishky
Nikolay Korshunov
as Ivanov, tenor
Sergei Kurilov
as Karl Brullov
Mikhail Nazvanov
as Czar Nikolai I
Konstantin Nassonov
as Vasili Andreyevich Zhukovsky
Berta Vinogradova
as Giuditta Pasta
Sviatoslav Richter
as Franz Liszt
Georgiy Vitsin
as Nikolai V. Gogol
Irina Likso
as The Czarina
Igor Litovkin
as A. S. Griboyedov
Faina Shevchenko
as Mme. Ivanovich
Aleksandr Sashin-Nikolsky
as Dmitri Petrov
Yelena Glebova
as Singer
Andrei Popov
as
Pavel Pavlenko
as
Vakhtang Tumanov
as Osip Petrov
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Stream Man of Music online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A talked-about history and music movie originally produced in Russian and released in 1952, it's earned a solid 4.7/10 from 7 viewers worldwide.
About Man of Music
The young composer Mikhail Glinka performs his new work at a soiree at earl Vielgorsky's house. However, the public is accustomed to Western music, and reacts coldly to the creation of the composer. This makes him very sad, but soon he decides to go learn the art of music in Italy. After returning from Italy, he is full of desire to write national Russian opera. Vasily Zhukovsky proposes a subject: a feat of Ivan Susanin. Tsar Nicholas I change the name of the opera to A Life for the Tsar and assigns a librettist - Baron Rosen. Acquaintance with the future co-author shocked Glinka: Rosen speaks Russian with a noticeable German accent. The premiere was successful, but Glinka was still not entirely happy with the libretto: "False words were written by Rosen". When Nicholas I learned that Ruslan and Lyudmila was written on Pushkin's subject, he sees it as sedition. The bitter experience of the composer brighten his supporters. Running 105 minutes.
Man of Music Cast and Characters
The cast features Boris Smirnov (as Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka), Lev Durasov (as Alexander Pushkin), Vladimir Savelyev (as Marshal Karl Ivanovich), Lyubov Orlova (as Ludmilla Ivanovna Glinka), and Yuri Lyubimov (as Alexander Dargomishky). Their performances are a major reason Man of Music has built such a passionate audience.
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Man of Music flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy Russian storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Man of Music?
Man of Music runs for 105 minutes (about 1.8 hours).
Is Man of Music good? What's the rating?
Man of Music holds a 4.7/10 rating based on 7 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of Man of Music?
The main cast includes Boris Smirnov, Lev Durasov, Vladimir Savelyev, and Lyubov Orlova, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Man of Music available in Russian?
Yes — Man of Music was originally produced in Russian and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Man of Music released?
Man of Music was released in 1952.
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What is Man of Music about?
Man of Music is a History/Music film. The young composer Mikhail Glinka performs his new work at a soiree at earl Vielgorsky's house. However, the public is accustomed to Western music, and reacts coldly to the creation of the composer. This makes him very sad, but soon he decides to go learn the art of music in Italy. After returning from Italy, he is full of desire to write national Russian opera. Vasily Zhukovsky proposes a subject: a feat of Ivan Susanin. Tsar Nicholas I change the name of the opera to A Life for the Tsar and assigns a librettist - Baron Rosen. Acquaintance with the future co-author shocked Glinka: Rosen speaks Russian with a noticeable German accent. The premiere was successful, but Glinka was still not entirely happy with the libretto: "False words were written by Rosen". When Nicholas I learned that Ruslan and Lyudmila was written on Pushkin's subject, he sees it as sedition. The bitter experience of the composer brighten his supporters.
When was Man of Music released?
Man of Music was released on June 6, 1952. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. The film was produced by Mosfilm.
Who stars in Man of Music?
Man of Music stars Boris Smirnov, Lev Durasov, Vladimir Savelyev and Lyubov Orlova. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Man of Music available in HD?
Yes, Man of Music is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.