This new edition of Glinka"s beloved orchestral showpiece is the first not based upon the corrupt edition issued under the supervision of Hector Berlioz in the 19th century. Editor David J. Miller has gone back to the original performance scores for Glinka"s complete opera for this beautifully engraved and thoroughly researched score, now available in a convenient and affordable format for conductors, music students and interested opera and music fans worldwide.