In 1822, just after completing his studies inboarding house, Mikhail wrote for the harp and piano several variations on the theme of one of the fashionable operas of that time.
Ngo 1822, ngemva nje kokuqeda izifundo zakhe endlini isivakashi, uMichael okubhale ihabhu upiyano a ukuhlukahluka ambalwa on isihloko omunye wemidlalo ye-opera imfashini isikhathi.