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Lesson Plan for Scheherazade by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
High schoolers study the music of Russian composer, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. They compare the sounds individual instruments make. They listen to and study the story of "Scheherazade" and compare it to other pieces that also portray a...
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St. Petersburg Guide: Famous Russian People
Information on eleven famous Russians who are writers, poets, composers, and artists. Includes picture.
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Classics for Kids: Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov
A short biography of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and more about this famous composer.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Listening Library
At this resource listen to a selection of audio clips that feature the works of a full range of composers and a full orchestra of instruments. Scroll down an alphabetical list to find the composer or instrument you want, then choose the...
PBS
Classics for Kids: Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov
Classics For Kids provides a short biography of Romantic composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, born on March 18, 1844. This site also includes an opportunity to listen to a song composed by Rimsky-Korsakov.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov
This Russian composer's first dream had nothing to do with music. His ambition was to be a sailor. Use this resource to read more about Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1904 CE) and use RealAudio or Windows Media Player to listen to his work.