Николай Андреевич Римский‐Корсаков
Musician · Russia · 1844–1908
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was a prominent Russian composer known for his orchestral compositions and operas.
He was a member of The Five, a group of composers dedicated to creating a distinct Russian musical identity.
His best-known works include the orchestral pieces "Scheherazade" and "Capriccio Espagnol."
Biography
Early Life
Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov was born on March 18, 1844, in Russia. He became a prominent composer and a key figure in the development of Russian classical music. His early exposure to music was influenced by his family's background, and he eventually pursued formal training, which laid the foundation for his illustrious career.
Career
Rimsky-Korsakov was a member of the influential group known as The Five, which aimed to create a distinctly Russian style of classical music. His compositions, including the famous orchestral works "Capriccio Espagnol," the "Russian Easter Festival Overture," and the symphonic suite "Scheherazade," are celebrated for their vibrant orchestration and incorporation of folk themes. He also composed fifteen operas, with notable works such as "The Tsar's Bride" and "Kastchey the Immortal."
Throughout his career, Rimsky-Korsakov was dedicated to teaching and sharing his knowledge, serving as a professor at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory. His approach to music was initially skeptical of formal academic training, but he later embraced it, influencing a generation of composers.
Legacy
Rimsky-Korsakov passed away on June 21, 1908, leaving behind a rich legacy as a transitional figure in Russian music. His works continue to be performed and celebrated, and he is remembered for his contributions to the development of a nationalistic style in classical music. His ability to blend fairy-tale narratives with orchestral color has made his music a staple in concert repertoires worldwide.
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Discography
Le Poème de l'extase / Capriccio espagnol / Slavonic Dance in E minor Op.72 No. 21975
- 1.Le Poème de l'extase19:12
- 2.Capriccio espagnol: I. Alborada1:20
- 3.Capriccio espagnol: II. Variazioni4:52
- 4.Capriccio espagnol: III. Alborada1:24
- 5.Capriccio espagnol: IV. Scena e Canto gitano5:13
- 6.Capriccio espagnol: V. Fandango asturiano2:58
- 7.Slavonic Dance (Op. 72, No. 2)6:35
Schéhérazade1974
- 1.Schéhérazade, op. 35: I. Das Meer und Sindbads Schiff11:24
- 2.Schéhérazade, op. 35: II. Die Geschichte vom Prinzen Kalender12:56
- 3.Schéhérazade, op. 35: III. Der junge Prinz und die junge Prinzessin10:31
- 4.Schéhérazade, op. 35: IV. Fest in Bagdad - Das Meer - Das Schiff treibt gegen den Magnetberg und zerschellt12:56
Music by Mussorgsky, Balakirev, Rimsky-Korsakov, Borodin1971
- 1.Night on the Bare Mountain13:37
- 2.Overture to 'King Lear'11:02
- 3.Sadko, op. 510:39
- 4.Symphony no. 3: I. Moderato assai8:11
- 5.Symphony no. 3: II. Scherzo (Vivo - Moderato)9:00
Scherherazade, Op. 351970
- 1.The Sea and Sinbad's Ship11:46
- 2.The Story of the Kalandar Prince11:08
- 3.The Young Prince and the Young Princess9:58
- 4.Festival at Bagdad / The Sea / The Ship Goes to Pieces on a Rock Surmounted by a Bronze Warrior / Conclusion13:27
Rimsky-Korsakoff: Symphony no. 2 "Antar" / Miaskovsky: Symphony no. 211968
- 1.Symphony no. 2, op. 9 "Antar": I. Largo11:18
- 2.Symphony no. 2, op. 9 "Antar": II. Allegro4:58
- 3.Symphony no. 2, op. 9 "Antar": III. Allegro Risoluto Alla Marcia5:20
- 4.Symphony no. 2, op. 9 "Antar": IV. Allegretto Vivace8:12
- 5.Symphony no. 21, op. 5114:12
Scheherazade / March and The Flight of the Bumblebee From "Tsar Saltan"1968
- 1.Scheherazade, op. 35: The Sea and Sinbad’s Ship11:00
- 2.Scheherazade, op. 35: The Story of the Kalender Prince10:35
- 3.Scheherazade, op. 35: The Young Prince and the Young Princess10:52
- 4.Scheherazade, op. 35: Festival at Bagdad; The Sea; The Ship Goes to Pieces on a Rock Surmounted by a Bronze Warrior; Conclusion12:15
- 5.Tsar Saltan: March4:27
- 6.Tsar Saltan: The Flight of the Bumblebee1:22
Scheherazade1967
- 1.Scheherazade Symphonic Suite Op. 35: 1st Movement: The Sea And Sinbad's Ship
- 2.Scheherazade Symphonic Suite Op. 35: 2nd Movement: The Story Of The Kalendar Prince
- 3.Scheherazade Symphonic Suite Op. 35: 3rd Movement: The Young Prince And The Young Princess
- 4.Scheherazade Symphonic Suite Op. 35: 4th Movement - The Festival Of Baghdad - The Sea - The Ship Goes To Pieces On A Rock Surmounted By A Bronze Warrior
The Tale of Tsar Saltan Suite, op. 57 / May Night Overture / Russian Easter Festival Overture, op. 361966
- 1.The Tale of Tsar Saltan Suite, op. 57: I. The Tsar's Departure and Farewell (Introduction to Act 1)4:34
- 2.The Tale of Tsar Saltan Suite, op. 57: II. The Tsaritsa and Her Son Afloat in the Cask (Introduction to Act 2)6:47
- 3.The Tale of Tsar Saltan Suite, op. 57: III. The Three Wonders (Introduction to Act 4, Scene 2)7:24
- 4.May Night: Overture8:13
- 5.Russian Easter Festival, Overture on Liturgical Themes, op. 3614:28
Scheherazade, Op.351965
- 1.Scheherazade: I. The Sea and Sinbad's Ship10:02
- 2.Scheherazade: II. The Story of the Kalendar Prince11:43
- 3.Scheherazade: III. The Young Prince and the Young Princess11:53
- 4.Scheherazade: IV. Festival at Baghdad - The Sea - Shipwreck12:02
Scheherazade1965
- 1.Scheherazade, op. 35: The Sea and Sinbad's Ship10:28
- 2.Scheherazade, op. 35: Tale of the Kalander Prince10:37
- 3.Scheherazade, op. 35: The Young Prince and the Young Princess9:47
- 4.Scheherazade, op. 35: Festival in Baghdad - The Sea - The Ship Goes to Pieces on a Rock Surmounted by a Bronze Warrior - Conclusion11:54
Scheherazade / Capriccio espagnol1964
- 1.Scheherazade, op. 35 – Symphonic Suite: The Sea and Sinbad’s Ship
- 2.Scheherazade, op. 35 – Symphonic Suite: The Tale of the Kalendar Prince
- 3.Scheherazade, op. 35 – Symphonic Suite: The Young Prince and the Young Princess
- 4.Scheherazade, op. 35 – Symphonic Suite: Festival at Baghdad – The Sea – The Shipwreck
- 5.Capriccio espagnol, op. 34: 1. Alborada / 2. Variazioni / 3. Scena e canto gitano / 4. Fandango asturiano
Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade1962
- 1.Scheherazade: 1st Movement: Largo e maestoso / Allegro non troppo
- 2.Scheherazade: 2nd Movement: Andantino / Poco piu Mosso / Allegro molto
- 3.Scheherazade: 3rd Movement: Andantino quasi allegrito
- 4.Scheherazade: 4th Movement: Allegro molto / Vivi / Allegro non troppo maestoso / Poco liu tranquilo
Scheherazade / Polovtsian Dances1961
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Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol / Russian Easter / Borodin: Prince Igor Overture / Polovetsian Dances1960
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Scheherazade1960
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Borodin: Polovetsian Dances With Chorus (From “Prince Igor”) / Rimsky-Korsakov: Le Coq d’or1959
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Borodin: Symphony no. 2 / Rimsky‐Korsakoff: Capriccio espagnole / March from “Tsar Saltan”1959
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Scheherazade1959
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Scheherazade1958
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Le Cid - Tsar Saltan1955
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Rimsky-Korsakov: Antar / Glazunov: Stenka Razin1954
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Rimsky-Korsakov: Antar Symphonic Suite Op.9 / Glazunov: Stenka Razin Op.131954
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Kastchey the Immortal, Opera in 3 Tableaux1992
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RiIMSKY-KORSAKOV Scheherazade, The Flight of the Bumble Bee
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The Tsar's Bride
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Also known as: Korssakoff, Mikołaj Rimski-Korsakow, N. R. Korsakov, N. Rimski-Korsakow, N. Rimskij-Korssakow, N. Rimsky-Korsakov
Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov was a Russian composer, a member of the group of composers known as The Five. His best-known orchestral compositions—Capriccio Espagnol, the Russian Easter Festival Overture, and the symphonic suite Scheherazade—are staples of the classical music repertoire, along with suites and excerpts from some of his fifteen operas. Scheherazade is an example of his frequent use of fairy-tale and folk subjects. He was the husband of the composer Nadezhda Rimskaya-Korsakova.
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