Articles related to "Korsakov"

Biography of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Russian composer famous for Scheherazade and "The Flight of the Bumble Bee."

Opera The Golden Cockerel (Le Coq d'Or) by Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: plot synopsis, character description, and other Rimsky-Korsakov opera information.

Opera Sadko by Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: plot synopsis, character description, and other Rimsky-Korsakov opera information.

Snow Maiden, a Russian opera by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Rimsky-Korsakov opera information.

Christmas Eve (Noch' pered Rozhdestvom), a Russian opera by Rimsky-Korsakov: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Rimsky-Korsakov opera information.

Mozart and Salieri, Opus 48, a Russian opera by Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov. "Mozart and Salieri" opera plot summary, character list, and other opera information.

Biography of innovative Russian composer and pianist Modest Mussorgsky, famous for 'Pictures at an Exhibition' and opera Boris Godunov.

Profiles Russia's "Mighty Handful" or "The Five" - Balakirev, Mussorgsky, Borodin, Rimsky-Korsakov and Cui.

Igor Fedorovich Stravinsky is one of the most widely-known composers. His works are still being played to this day.

Renowned composers Chopin, Clara Schumann, Rimsky-Korsakov and Satie as painted by Eugène Delacroix, Johann Heinrich Schramm, Ilya Repin and Suzanne Valadon.

Opera Prince Igor, based a medieval epic The Tale of Igor's Campaign by Alexander Borodin: opera plot summary, character list, and other Borodin opera information.

Boris Godunov, a Russian opera by Modest Mussorgsky. Boris Godunov opera plot synopsis, character list, and other opera information.

One of Russia's finest artists, Ilya Repin was exceptionally skilled at painting portraits which captured the true character of their subjects.

The Wexford Festival Opera 2008 is from 16 October to 2 November. One way to get good tickets is to book an Irish cultural holiday with a tour company like Kudu Travel.

Biography of Russian composer Alexander Borodin, member of 'The Mighty Handful' and a chemical scientist by profession.

Brief biography of Antonio Salieri - his life and major works. His name has often been linked to Mozart's.

Brief biography of Russian impressario Sergei Diaghilev (Sergey Pavlovich Diagilev), famous for ballets "The Rite of Spring" and "The Firebird."

Brief biography of Russian composer Mily Balakirev, leader and teacher of 'The Five.' He composed oriental fantasy Islamey.

Life and works of Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev, best known for opera The Love for Three Oranges, ballet Romeo and Juliet, and fairy tale Peter and the Wolf.

Life and works of Alexander Glazunov. He is famous for ballets The Seasons and Raymonda.

The life and works of Igor Stravinsky, famous for The Firebird, The Rite of Spring, L'histoire du soldat, and The Rake's Progress.

Life and works of Ottorino Respighi, best-known for symphonic poem trilogy of Rome.

Khovanshchina is a Russian opera by Modest Mussorgsky. Opera plot synopsis, character list, and other opera information.

Displaying both technical virtuosity and expressive artistry, Rachmaninoff performs both his own original compositions and the works of fellow Russians.

Throughout music history, composers have revised their work in hope of making a better connection with musicians and the listening public.

Life and major works of Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian, famous for Gayaneh, Sabre Dance and Spartacus.

Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart murdered by his contemporary, Antonio Salieri? This myth is one that has been perpetuated for over 200 years. These are the facts.

Life and works of César Cui, one of 'The Five' Nationalist Russian composers. Famous for art songs, operas, and his acidic musical criticisms.

Brief biography of Mikhail Glinka - his life and works. Famous for Russian folk-themed opera, Ruslan and Lyudmila. Master of Russian symphonic music.

The movie Nicholas & Alexandra is a biographical film of the last Tsar, set against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution.

Choreographers, musicians, artists, and others formed a cohesive dance company that became the Ballet Russes. Russian ballet would never be the same.

Getting better at the flute takes dedication. Learning how develop the agility of the fingers and controlling that power between them and the brain takes perseverance.

A brief look at the conducting career of the great Russian pianist-composer Sergei Rachmaninoff.

New York's Roerich Museum displays the Russian artist's luminous paintings as well as his costume and scenic designs, writings, and personal collection of Buddhist art.

Conductor Valery Gergiev and the Kirov Orchestra of St. Petersburg bring us fantastical encounters between gods, ogres, and men.

Free Opera Scores! Public domain opera scores are available for free online by the University of Indiana School of Music. List of available free opera scores.

Brief biography of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky famous for ballets, symphonies, concerti, and operas.

Despite the prematurity of the Deep Purple early works, Shades of Deep Purple has some creative instrumental pieces based on an incredible teak work.

It was 1910: Nijinski danced, Matisse and Picasso impressed and Fanny Brice took curtain calls. Jack London wrote for the commoner, but Henry James didn't.

Vrubel is not so well known in the West, but the symbolist painter is one of Russia's great cultural icons.