Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov - Flight of the Bumblebee: 31 Verified by Musicians
Orchestral interlude from the opera "The Tale of Tsar Saltan", famous for its rapid violin passages imitating insect wings.
"Flight of the Bumblebee" is an orchestral interlude from Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's opera "The Tale of Tsar Saltan", composed in 1899-1900. It depicts the chaotic flight of a magical bumblebee through rapid chromatic scales and has become one of the most frequently performed classical showpieces.
"Flight of the Bumblebee" is an orchestral interlude from Rimsky-Korsakov's opera "The Tale of Tsar Saltan." It depicts the chaotic flight of a bumblebee and is renowned for its rapid, virtuosic passages, often used to showcase technical prowess on instruments like the violin or piano.
Rimsky-Korsakov's Flight of the Bumblebee is a virtuosic orchestral interlude from the opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan, renowned for its rapid chromatic scales depicting a bee's flight.
"Flight of the Bumblebee" is an orchestral interlude from Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov's opera "The Tale of Tsar Saltan" (1900). It is renowned for its rapid tempo and chromatic passages, mimicking the chaotic flight of a bumblebee. The piece is frequently performed as a standalone showpiece for virtuoso musicians.
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