Description
Rimsky-Korsakov, best known as a member of "The Five" and a master orchestrator, left few works for solo piano, making this Impromptu a notable rarity. Its improvisatory melodic flow and Russian-flavored harmonies hint at the colorful sound world of his orchestral music. Approachable in scale for intermediate players, it still rewards expressive nuance.
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Sheet Music
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About the Composer
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) was a Russian composer and member of 'The Mighty Handful.' A master orchestrator best known for the symphonic suite 'Scheherazade,' he was also an influential teacher whose students included Stravinsky and Glazunov. This site includes five of his piano works, including etudes.
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