Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai - The Flight of the Bumblebee (Xylophone)
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About 'The Flight of the Bumblebee (Xylophone)'

Artist:

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (

biography)

Born:

1844 , Tikhvin

Died:

1908 , Lyubensk

The Artist:

Russian composer and teacher of classical music particularly noted for his fine orchestration. His most famous composition is The Flight of the Bumblebee.

Composed:

unknown

Info:

This technically demanding piece is taken from the opera by Rimsky-Korsakov called "The Tale of Tsar Saltan", Op. 57.

It comes as the prelude to Act III, where a prince rescues a swan which is attacked by a bumble bee.

Score Key:

D minor (Sounding Pitch) (

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Tempo Marking:

Vivace