How to teach a child not to be afraid of classical music and even love it? Start with something simple, understandable, and sincere. Larisa Efimova's concert cycle for young listeners is informal music lessons where children learn about composers, listen to live performances, and simply enjoy music. What do we know about Glinka? Who is he for a child just beginning to discover the musical world? Larisa Efimova's concert cycle at the St. Petersburg Capella helps make the first steps in this world simple and engaging. Subscription No. 17 of the second level is part of a large-scale educational project aimed at children from six years old. The format of these concerts is designed so that little ones listen to music not out of compulsion, but with interest and genuine attention. At each concert, Larisa Efimova explains to children in a simple and accessible way who composers are, why they write music, how it is structured, and why it touches us deeply. This particular concert is dedicated to Mikhail Glinka - a key figure in the history of Russian classical music. The story of the composer's life, his childhood, his first steps in creativity, the cultural context - all of this is revealed in Efimova's narrative, turning into an engaging and lively conversation. The musical accompaniment is provided by the ensemble of soloists from the Choir and Orchestra of the St. Petersburg Capella. This means that each piece is performed live, which is incredibly important for a child's perception. In the small audience of the chamber hall, it is easy to maintain concentration, the child does not get lost in the crowd and feels part of what is happening.