Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov
Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) - a Russian classical composer. Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov is one of the greatest Russian composers for all time. His most famous and popular works are orchestral works and operas. He was a member of the group of Russian composers called The Five ("The Mighty Handful").
Best Operas
Sadko, 1896
The Golden Cockerel (Zolotoy petushok), 1907
The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh and the Maiden Fevroniya (Skazaniye o nevidimom grade Kitezhe i deve Fevronii), 1904
The Tsar's Bride (Tsarskaya nevesta), 1898
The Snow Maiden (Snegurochka), 1881
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Best Concertos
Piano Concerto in C sharp minor, Op. 30
Concerto for Trombone and Military Band in B flat major
Best Orchestral Works
Scheherazade, Op. 35, symphonic suite
Capriccio espagnol, Op. 34
Antar, Op. 9, symphonic suite
Russian Easter Festival Overture: Overture on Liturgical Themes, Op. 36
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