Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was a prominent Russian composer and a member of the group of composers known as "The Five." He was born on March 18, 1844, in Tikhvin, Russia, and is renowned for his skill in orchestration and his interest in the development of a nationalistic Russian style of classical music. Rimsky-Korsakov's career was multifaceted; he served as a naval officer before dedicating himself fully to music. He
... MoreNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was a prominent Russian composer and a member of the group of composers known as "The Five." He was born on March 18, 1844, in Tikhvin, Russia, and is renowned for his skill in orchestration and his interest in the development of a nationalistic Russian style of classical music. Rimsky-Korsakov's career was multifaceted; he served as a naval officer before dedicating himself fully to music. He became a professor at the Saint Petersburg Conservatory and influenced many students, including Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev.
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