Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Vinyl Records

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov was a Russian composer and one of the leading figures of Russian musical Romanticism. He is best known for his symphonic works, such as his iconic 'Scheherazade', as well as his opera, 'The Tale of Tsar Saltan'. He also wrote chamber music, ballets and choral works.

His most notable albums include:

• The Great Russian Composers: Rimsky-Korsakov, which features some of his best-known works such as 'The Flight of the Bumblebee' and 'Scheherazade'.

• Rimsky-Korsakov: The 15 Symphonies, which includes all of his symphonies, including his Symphony No. 2, 'Antar'.

• Rimsky-Korsakov: Complete Ballets, which contains all of his ballet suites, including 'The Golden Cockerel'.

Notable songs include 'The Flight of the Bumblebee', 'The Tale of Tsar Saltan', 'Scheherazade' and 'The Snow Maiden'.

An interesting fact about Rimsky-Korsakov is that he was a naval officer and wrote some of his works while on active duty. He also served as a professor at the St. Petersburg Conservatory and taught many of Russia's greatest composers, including Igor Stravinsky and Sergei Prokofiev.