Andrey Rimsky-Korsakov
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Andrey Nikolayevich Rimsky-Korsakov (October 17, 1878–May 23, 1940) was a Russian musicologist and son of the great Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
. Though growing up in a musical family he was encouraged in musical pursuits, playing cello
in the family string quartet
, he did not pursue music as a career until late in his life. Rimsky-Korsakov studied philosophy at university and went on to teach the subject in gymnasium
s until 1912, when he took the position of music correspondent for the Russian paper Russkaya molva. (Despite being a friend of Igor Stravinsky
, among Rimsky-Korsakov's writings for that publication include a scathing review of The Rite of Spring
.) He then went on to become founding editor of the first Russian music magazine, Muzïkal'nïy sovremennik (1915–17), which covered musicological study as well as concerts. After the magazine's demise Rimsky-Korsakov headed the music department of the Leningrad
Saltïkov-Shchedrin Public Library (though he contributed to three issues of the magazine's successor, which began publication in 1922) and taught music theory
and music history
at Leningrad University as well as the Institute of Historical Studies. Many of Rimsky-Korsakov's more notable efforts were on behalf of his father's work, including the authorship of a five-volume study of his life and work and the establishing of a museum for the late composer. (subscription access)] Andrey Rimsky-Korsakov married composer Yuliya Veysberg
.
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov was a Russian composer, and a member of the group of composers known as The Five.The Five, also known as The Mighty Handful or The Mighty Coterie, refers to a circle of composers who met in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in the years 1856–1870: Mily Balakirev , César...
. Though growing up in a musical family he was encouraged in musical pursuits, playing cello
Cello
The cello is a bowed string instrument with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is a member of the violin family of musical instruments, which also includes the violin, viola, and double bass. Old forms of the instrument in the Baroque era are baryton and viol .A person who plays a cello is...
in the family string quartet
String quartet
A string quartet is a musical ensemble of four string players – usually two violin players, a violist and a cellist – or a piece written to be performed by such a group...
, he did not pursue music as a career until late in his life. Rimsky-Korsakov studied philosophy at university and went on to teach the subject in gymnasium
Gymnasium (school)
A gymnasium is a type of school providing secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar schools or sixth form colleges and U.S. college preparatory high schools. The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, meaning a locality for both physical and intellectual...
s until 1912, when he took the position of music correspondent for the Russian paper Russkaya molva. (Despite being a friend of Igor Stravinsky
Igor Stravinsky
Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky ; 6 April 1971) was a Russian, later naturalized French, and then naturalized American composer, pianist, and conductor....
, among Rimsky-Korsakov's writings for that publication include a scathing review of The Rite of Spring
The Rite of Spring
The Rite of Spring, original French title Le sacre du printemps , is a ballet with music by Igor Stravinsky; choreography by Vaslav Nijinsky; and concept, set design and costumes by Nicholas Roerich...
.) He then went on to become founding editor of the first Russian music magazine, Muzïkal'nïy sovremennik (1915–17), which covered musicological study as well as concerts. After the magazine's demise Rimsky-Korsakov headed the music department of the Leningrad
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea...
Saltïkov-Shchedrin Public Library (though he contributed to three issues of the magazine's successor, which began publication in 1922) and taught music theory
Music theory
Music theory is the study of how music works. It examines the language and notation of music. It seeks to identify patterns and structures in composers' techniques across or within genres, styles, or historical periods...
and music history
Music history
Music history, sometimes called historical musicology, is the highly diverse subfield of the broader discipline of musicology that studies the composition, performance, reception, and criticism of music over time...
at Leningrad University as well as the Institute of Historical Studies. Many of Rimsky-Korsakov's more notable efforts were on behalf of his father's work, including the authorship of a five-volume study of his life and work and the establishing of a museum for the late composer. (subscription access)] Andrey Rimsky-Korsakov married composer Yuliya Veysberg
Yuliya Veysberg
Yuliya Veysberg was a Russian composer. She married Andrey Rimsky-Korsakov, musicologist and son of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, and served on the editorial board of the first Russian music magazine, Muzïkal'nïy sovremennik, which he founded.Veysberg's compositions included vocal works, a symphony, a...
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