What is his best-known orchestral compositions?
Easter Festival Overture
The Nutcracker
Swan Lake
Sleeping Beauty
Answer
The Easter Festival Overture is one of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's best-known orchestral compositions. It was written in 1888 for the Russian Easter Festival and premiered that same year in Saint Petersburg. The overture is based on Russian Orthodox chant melodies, and it depicts the joy and celebration of the Easter holiday. It is a lively piece of music that is often played in concert halls around the world.
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