Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844–1908) was a Russian composer, and a member of the group of composers known as The Five. New York's Musical Courier was not so far from the mark when it reported in 1897: ...

After intermission, the orchestra presents Rimsky-Korsakov’s masterpiece, “Scheherazade.” Writing for harp and orchestra is a challenge, requiring both knowledge of the technical aspects of ...