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Rimsky-Korsakov Flight of the Bumblebee for Flute and Piano
Rimsky-Korsakov Flight of the Bumblebee for Flute and Piano
Flute and Piano
Publisher-Breitkopf (EB8625)
About
Practically no one knows that this bravura piece comes from the opera The Tale of Czar Saltan by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov. It did not take long before the Flight of the Bumblebee began showing up in many arrangements for solo instruments. Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakovs Flight of the Bumblebee is one of those little orchestral interludes from operas, excerpts that have long since become immortal even while denying their origins; in this particular case, practically no one knows that this bravura piece comes from the opera The Tale of Czar Saltan. It did not take long before the Flight of the Bumblebee began showing up in many arrangements for solo instruments.
Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov
Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) was a renowned Russian composer, teacher, and editor known for his evocative orchestrations. Born on March 6, 1844, in Tikhvin, Russia, he was influenced by his family’s musical background and his love for the sea.
At 12, his family moved to St. Petersburg, where he entered the naval academy and explored music. In 1861, he met Mily Balakirev, his mentor, and began composing his first symphony.
After graduating in 1862, Rimsky-Korsakov embarked on a voyage that inspired aquatic scenes in his works. Returning to St. Petersburg, he composed significant pieces, including Symphony No. 3, gaining acclaim.
Part of “The Five,” Russian composers asserting musical independence, he became a composition teacher at St. Petersburg Conservatory in 1871. Despite lacking formal training, he studied intensely to enhance his expertise.
Besides teaching, Rimsky-Korsakov served as a conductor, editor, and director. His operas, symphonic works like Scheherazade and Capriccio Espagnol, and songs became beloved classics.
His influence extended to generations of Russian composers, including Igor Stravinsky. Rimsky-Korsakov’s impact on Russian music was profound, and he remains a significant figure in the world of music.
In summary, Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov was a celebrated Russian composer whose descriptive orchestrations and love for the sea shaped his illustrious musical career.
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nikolay-Rimsky-Korsakov
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