Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

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  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was a Russian-born composer and professor of classical music, particularly known for his fine orchestration.
  • Fast Facts:

    1. Born: March 6, 1844
    2. Died: June 8, 1908
    3. Lived in Tikhvin, Russia
    4. Most famous compositions include "Flight of the Bumblebee" and "Scheherazade"
    5. In later years, taught future greats like Sergei Prokofiev and Igor Stravinsky
    6. Suffered from the neurological disorder known as synaesthesia

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