Nikolai Andrejewitsch Rimski-Korsakow Books
March 6, 1844 – June 20, 1908
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was a master of orchestration and a proponent of a distinctive nationalistic Russian musical style, drawing from folk songs and lore. While initially advocating for a style that eschewed Western compositional methods, he later became adept in Western techniques after joining the conservatory. He skillfully incorporated exotic harmonic and melodic elements, frequently turning to fairy tale and folk subjects. His works, including symphonic suites and operas, remain staples of the classical repertoire.