Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Russian composer (1844–1908)
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov

Summary

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tikhvin[2]. He was born on March 6, 1844[3]. He passed away in Lyubensk[4]. He died on June 20, 1908[5]. He worked as a composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], autobiographer[9], and music educator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,133 views/month, #6,583 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tikhvin[2], Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov…
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov died in Lyubensk[4].
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was born on March 6, 1844[3].
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was born on March 18, 1844[12].
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov died on June 20, 1908[5].
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov died on June 21, 1908[13].
  • Burial took place at Tikhvin Cemetery[14].
  • Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[15].
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's father was Andrey Petrovich Rimskiy-Korsakov[16].
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's mother was Sofia Vasilievna Skaryatina[17].
  • Among Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's spouses was Nadezhda Rimskaya-Korsakova[18].
  • A child of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was Andrey Rimsky-Korsakov[19].
  • A child of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was Mikhail Rimsky-Korsakov[20].
  • A child of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was Vladimir Rimsky-Korsakov[21].
  • A child of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was Q124808633[22].
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov held citizenship in Russian Empire[23].
  • Russian was Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's native language[24].
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov worked as a composer[6].
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov worked as a conductor[7].
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov worked as a musicologist[8].
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov worked as an autobiographer[9].
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov worked as a music educator[10].
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's professions included music theorist[25].
  • Among Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's employers was Saint Petersburg Conservatory[26].
  • Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was educated at Naval Cadet Corps[27].

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Origins and Family

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was born in Tikhvin[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 6, 1844[3] and March 18, 1844[12]. His father was Andrey Petrovich Rimskiy-Korsakov[16]. His mother was Sofia Vasilievna Skaryatina[17]. Russian was his native language[24].

Education

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was educated at Naval Cadet Corps[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], autobiographer[9], music educator[10], and music theorist[25]. Among Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's employers was Saint Petersburg Conservatory[26]. Notable students include Igor Stravinsky[28], a composer[29], 1882–1971[30], of France[31], awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[32], specialised in music[33]; Anton Arensky[34], a composer[35], 1861–1906[36], of Russian Empire[37]; Fedir Yakymenko[38], a composer[39], 1876–1945[40], of Ukrainian People's Republic[41], specialised in music[42]; Alexander Gretchaninov[43], a composer[44], 1864–1956[45], of Russian Empire[46], awarded the Merited Artist of the RSFSR[47]; Petr Petrovich Evstafʹev[48], a composer[49], 1857–1900[50]; and Yuliya Veysberg[51], a composer[52], 1879–1942[53], of Soviet Union[54], specialised in music[55].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Scheherazade[56], a musical work/composition[57]; Symphony No. 1[58], a musical work/composition[59]; and The Golden Cockerel[60], a dramatico-musical work[61], founded in 1908[62]. Things named for Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov include Saint Petersburg Conservatory[63].

Personal Life

Among Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's spouses was Nadezhda Rimskaya-Korsakova[18]. Children include Andrey Rimsky-Korsakov[19], a musicologist[64], 1878–1940[65], of Russian Empire[66]; Mikhail Rimsky-Korsakov[20], an entomologist[67], 1873–1951[68], of Russian Empire[69], awarded the Order of Lenin[70], specialised in zoology[71]; Vladimir Rimsky-Korsakov[21], a violinist[72], 1882–1970[73]; and Q124808633[22]. His religion is recorded as Eastern Orthodoxy[74].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 20, 1908[5] and June 21, 1908[13]. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov died in Lyubensk[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[75]. Recorded place of burial include Tikhvin Cemetery[14] and Novodevichy Cemetery[15].

Why It Matters

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,133 views/month, #6,583 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 215 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

He has been cited as an influence by Dmitri Shostakovich[78], a classical composer[79], 1906–1975[80], of Russian Empire[81], awarded the Stalin Prize[82], specialised in opera[83].

Entities named for him include Saint Petersburg Conservatory[63].

FAQs

Where was Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov born?

Born in Tikhvin[2], Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov…

Where did Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov die?

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov died in Lyubensk[4].

Who were Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's parents?

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's father was Andrey Petrovich Rimskiy-Korsakov[16]. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's mother was Sofia Vasilievna Skaryatina[17].

Who was Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov married to?

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's spouses include Nadezhda Rimskaya-Korsakova[18].

What did Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov do for work?

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov worked as composer[6], conductor[7], musicologist[8], autobiographer[9], and music educator[10].

Where did Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov go to school?

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was educated at Naval Cadet Corps[27].

Who did Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov influence?

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov has been cited as an influence by Dmitri Shostakovich[78].

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  2. 13d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Relative Irina Golovkina, Nikolai Alexandrovitch Rimsky-Korsakov
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