Glinka
Ruslan and Lyudmila Overture
"A high-speed, festive Russian firework."
Archival Record & Lore
This overture is famous for its breakneck speed; Glinka used a "slap" on the strings and heroic brass to create the foundation of what would become the Russian national sound.
Era
Romantic
Medium
Orchestral
Mood
Uplifting
Graceful