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 Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844)Rimsky-Korsakov, a Russian composer noted for his skill in orchestration, completed his first symphony at the age of 22, while serving as a midshipman with the Imperial Russian Navy. In 1871, he became a professor at St. Petersburg Conservatory, where he taught many famous future composers, including Igor Stravinsky. As a member of a group of nationalist composers known as "The Five," Rimsky-Korsakov aimed to write music of distinctively Russian character. Who were the group's other members? More...
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Scheherezade is beautiful
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i agree!!! i love listening to his music when i'm sad...
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There is a fiendishly difficult violin solo in the 'Sheherezade' it is known as one of the most sensuous of all orchestral violin solos, beautiful to listen to but so very exposed for the violinist, the intonation has to be near on perfect. It is often on the audition list for major orchestras for this reason. Here's an extract solo violin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPB15Ma2o48Moscow Symphony - Arthur Arnold, conductor - Elena Semenova - violin - Live from The Hague. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_pkRH2DZuw&feature=relatedBallet - Mariinsky ballet. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1aFrAV3d1o&feature=related Enjoy!
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theovariancancer wrote:i agree!!! i love listening to his music when i'm sad... Really, why?
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