Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolay 1844-1908 creator Halpérine-Kaminsky, E. (Ely) 1858-1936 text utu 2011 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ma vie musicale" by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov is an autobiographical memoir written in the early 20th century. This work details the life and musical journey of the author, a prominent composer of the Russian national school of music. It likely explores Rimsky-Korsakov's personal experiences, influential relationships, and the evolution of music in Russia during his lifetime, focusing on the important collective known as the "Five," which includes famous contemporaries such as Moussorgsky and Borodine. The opening of the memoir introduces Rimsky-Korsakov's early years, emphasizing his exceptional musical talent from a young age. He recounts his developing passion for music amid his naval career, detailing pivotal encounters with key figures in the Russian music scene, particularly Balakirev and Moussorgsky. The narrative captures Rimsky-Korsakov's evolving identity as a composer, his struggles with musical theory, and his first attempts at symphonic writing, highlighting both his challenges and enthusiasm for embracing the world of music alongside his contemporaries. Through these early chapters, readers witness the foundation of his artistic journey that would later contribute significantly to Russian music. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-09-10 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) Original publication data not identified Composers -- Russia -- Biography Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolay, 1844-1908 ML Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37384 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37384 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133843.0 37384