Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov(1844-1908)
- Music Department
- Composer
- Writer
Rimsky-Korsakov was a navy officer but soon discovered his love for
music. Since 1861 he belonged to the group of Balakirew but later he
returned to the traditional way of composing. He combined uniquely the
Russian folk songs with the music of the Orthodox Church.
Rimsky-Korsakov wrote the first Russian symphony and Igor Strawinsky
was one of his students.
