Composer

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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Genre

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Orchestral

Style

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Suite

Compose Date

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1901

Publication Date

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1901

Average_duration

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19:16

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov composed 'The Tale of Tsar Saltan, suite, Op. 57' in 1899-1900. The suite is based on the fairy tale of the same name by Alexander Pushkin. The suite premiered on December 3, 1900, in St. Petersburg, Russia. The suite consists of four movements. The first movement, "The Tsar's Departure and Farewell," begins with a slow and mournful melody played by the strings, representing the sadness of the Tsar's departure. The music then becomes more lively and energetic, representing the excitement of the journey ahead. The second movement, "The Tsarina in a Barrel at Sea," is a scherzo that depicts the Tsarina's journey in a barrel at sea. The music is playful and whimsical, with a lively melody played by the woodwinds. The third movement, "The Three Wonders," is a slow and mysterious piece that represents the three wonders that the Tsar's son encounters on his journey. The music is atmospheric and evocative, with a haunting melody played by the strings. The final movement, "The Flight of the Bumblebee," is a fast and virtuosic piece that has become one of Rimsky-Korsakov's most famous compositions. The music is frenetic and intense, with a rapid melody played by the strings that represents the flight of the bumblebee. Overall, 'The Tale of Tsar Saltan, suite, Op. 57' is a colorful and imaginative work that showcases Rimsky-Korsakov's skill as an orchestrator. The suite is full of vivid melodies and evocative harmonies that bring the fairy tale to life.

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