Rimski-Korsakov

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Definition

Proper noun A Russian composer of the Romantic period, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844–1908). He is celebrated for his operas, symphonic suites, and orchestral works, which frequently incorporate themes, melodies, and stories from Russian folklore and folk music. He was also a master of orchestration and a member of "The Five," a group of prominent Russian nationalist composers.

Usage Examples
  • The orchestra performed a brilliant suite by Rimsky-Korsakov.
  • Rimsky-Korsakov's opera "The Tale of Tsar Saltan" is famous for its "Flight of the Bumblebee."
  • Students of classical music often study Rimsky-Korsakov's principles of orchestration.
Advanced Usage
  • As a stylistic reference: His name is used to denote a style of composition that is colorful, fantastical, and rooted in Russian musical traditions.
    • The composer's latest piece has a distinctly Rimsky-Korsakov-esque quality, with its vivid orchestral textures and folk-inspired melodies.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rimsky-Korsakovian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Rimsky-Korsakov or his music.
    • The ballet's score featured Rimsky-Korsakovian splendor.
Synonyms
  • Composer
  • The Five (refers to the group he was part of, which included Mily Balakirev, César Cui, Modest Mussorgsky, and Alexander Borodin)
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Flight of the Bumblebee: While not an idiom in the traditional sense, this is Rimsky-Korsakov's most famous and recognizable piece of music. The title is often used metaphorically to describe something that moves with great speed and agitation.
    • After drinking the coffee, he buzzed around the office like the Flight of the Bumblebee.
Noun
  1. Russian composer of operas and orchestral works; often used themes from folk music (1844-1908)

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