Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov
- March 6, 1844Nicolai Rimski-Korsakov, composer (Flight of the Bumble Bee) (NS 3/18) was born
- February 10, 1882Rimski-Korsakov's opera "Snyegurochka," premieres in St Petersburg
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Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov was a Russian composer born on March 6, 1844 (New Style: March 18). He is renowned for his orchestral works and operas, and is particularly famous for composing "Flight of the Bumblebee." Rimsky-Korsakov was a key figure in Russian classical music during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
His opera "Snyegurochka" premiered in St Petersburg on February 10, 1882. Rimsky-Korsakov was a member of the group of composers known as "The Five," who aimed to create a distinct Russian style of classical music. He was also influential as a teacher, shaping the next generation of Russian composers.