Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) was born in a provincial town called Tikhvin, 200 km from St. Petersburg, Russia. He almost missed becoming a composer as his family encouraged and compelled him into studying for a naval career. Part of his training was a two year journey around the world, a trip which opened him to new vistas that would later color his music. Even after the successful debut of his first symphony (under the direction of friend and mentor Mily Balakirev) Rimsky-Korsakov continued his service, leaving the Russian Navy only after eight years content that he could support himself with his music.- Category ID : 25039
List of Rimsky-Korsakov,_Nicolai_Andreyevich Sites10 Websites
Find A Grave listing with biographical and musical information, photograph, picture of his tomb at the Alexander Nevsky Monastery in St. Petersburg, Russia, and interactive memorial.
Filmography showing cinematic and television use of his works and productions based on his operas with biographical sketch. From the Internet Movie Database.
Entry at the Lied and Art Songs Text Page with list of vocal works linked to Russian lyrics in Cyrillic and transliteration. Includes many in English translation.