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What did Rimsky-Korsakov cite as an influence for two of his best-known orchestral works?

  • The mountains

  • The ocean

  • The forest

  • The city

Answer

The ocean's vastness and power had a profound impact on Rimsky-Korsakov, inspiring two of his most celebrated orchestral masterpieces: "Scheherazade" and "The Sea." Through vivid musical storytelling, he captured the enchanting mystique of "One Thousand and One Nights" in "Scheherazade," while "The Sea" paints a captivating sonic picture of the ocean's ever-changing moods, from playful ripples to stormy swells.
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