Nikolai Findeizen Knihy

Exploring the role of music in court life, this volume delves into the reigns of Elizabeth I and Catherine II, highlighting its significance in both domestic and public spheres in 18th-century Russia. It emphasizes the diversity and vibrancy of Russian music during this era, showcasing how cultural exchanges influenced musical practices and development. This comprehensive study provides a detailed examination of the interplay between music and society in a transformative historical period.

In its scope and command of primary sources and its generosity of scholarly inquiry, Nikolai Findeizen's monumental work, published in 1928 and 1929 in Soviet Russia, places the origins and development of music in Russia within the context of Russia's cultural and social history.