Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844 – 1908) was a Russian composer famed in Russia for his operas. He was a master of orchestration and is best-known for the 'Flight of the Bumblebee' from 'Tsar Saltan'.
Taking inspiration from folk stories & fairy tales, Nikolai's scores are not as well-known in the West, but many excerpts are familiar to Western audiences including 'The Dance of the Tumblers' from 'Snowmaiden', 'Procession of the Nobles' from 'Mlada' & orchestral compositions 'Capriccio Espagnol', the 'Russian Easter Festival Overture' and 'Scheherazade'.
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