N. Rimsky-Korsakov - Best of Rimsky-Korsakov - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) served in the Russian navy and with the encouragement of his mentor Balakirev, a member of InchThe Five,Inch pursued his musical education. He taught at the St. Petersburg Conservatory from 1871 till InchBloody SundayInch in 1905 when he was dismissed for political involvement. Many of his students also went on to successful careers in music. He taught Glazunov, Respighi, Stravinsky, Prokofiev, Myaskovsky, and Lyadov among so many. While he composed operas, chamber music, songs and choral music it is his orchestral material that he is at the front of the line including Scheherazade, Capriccio Espagnol, Russian Easter Festival, and Antar all represented on this CD. And yes his famous InchFlight of the Bumble-Bee,Inch template for the Green Hornet theme, and used in numerous cartoons and films is included. Also included is a duet arrangement by Kreisler for violin and piano of the InchHindu Song,Inch well known as InchThe Song of IndiaInch made famous by Tommy Dorsey.