Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov Collection

Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho)
6030994 Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho)
6030985 Costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Composers Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Anatoly Lyadov, c. 1903-1906
Composers Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Anatoly Lyadov

Costume design for the Eunuch in a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho)
6030990 Costume design for the Eunuch in a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Snegurochka and Lel, costume design for Rimsky-Korsakovs opera Snegurochka
5642606 Snegurochka and Lel, costume design for Rimsky-Korsakovs opera Snegurochka, 1921 (tempera on cardboard) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 52A--31 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum

Costume design for Rimsky-Korsakovs opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan
5642601 Costume design for Rimsky-Korsakovs opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan, 1919 (gouache, gold, & w/c on paper) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 25.4A--23.9 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum

Nkolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Russian composer (b / w photo)
821615 Nkolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Russian composer (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nkolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)

The Shore (ledenets), decor for Rimsky-Korsakovs opera
5642603 The Shore (ledenets), decor for Rimsky-Korsakovs opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan, 1919 (tempera on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 30.7A--40.7 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum

Portrait of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (b / w photo)
815062 Portrait of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Russian composer)

Old Pskov, decor for Rimsky-Korsakovs opera The Maid of Pskov
5642607 Old Pskov, decor for Rimsky-KorsakovAs opera The Maid of Pskov, 1922 (oil tempera on canvas) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 50.8A--76.1 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum

Costume design for Rimsky-Korsakovs opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan
5642602 Costume design for Rimsky-Korsakovs opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan, 1919 (gouache, india ink & gold on black paper) by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); 20.5A--19.3 cm; Nicholas Roerich Museum

Ida Rubinstein as Zobeide in the ballet Sheherazade
3667420 Ida Rubinstein as Zobeide in the ballet Sheherazade by Nicholas Rimsky Korsakov (oil on canvas) by Blanche, Jacques-Emile (1861-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Russian composer. (b / w photo)
2776527 Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Russian composer. (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908)

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakovs Concert programme to celebrate of the 35th work anniversary, 1901. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908), c. 1900. Artist: Wisel, Emil Oskarovich (1866-1943)
Portrait of the composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908), c. 1900. Found in the collection of the State Conservatory, St. Petersburg

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844 - 1908), Russian composer. Artist: Samour
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844 - 1908), Russian composer. A print from Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948

Yelizaveta Polozova as Mariya Oskolskaya

Antonina Nezhdanova as the Princess, 1917
Antonina Nezhdanova as the Princess

Ivan Yershov as Kashchey, 1918
Ivan Yershov as Kashchey

Nadezhda Nikolayevna Rimskaya-Korsakova nee Purgold, 1860s
Nadezhda Nikolayevna Rimskaya-Korsakova nee Purgold

Composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) in Vechasha, 1904
Composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) in Vechasha

Tamara Karsavina, Russian ballerina, 1911. As Zobeide in the Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakovs ballet Scheherazade. Karsavina (1885-1978) starred with the Imperial Russian Ballet

Ida Rubinstein, Russian ballerina, 1910. Rubinstein (1885-1960) in the Ballets Russes production of Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakovs Scheharazade. From a private collection

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Russian composer, 1890s. Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) was a member of the group of Russian composers known as The Five

Stage design for the opera Sadko, by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Novgorod, Russia, 1917. Artist: Konstantin Korovin
Stage design for the opera Sadko, by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Novgorod, Russia, 1917. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum of the Trinity Lavra of St Sergius, Sergyev Possad

Stage design for the opera The Tsars Bride by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, 1920. Artist: Boris Mikhajlovich Kustodiev
Stage design for the opera The Tsars Bride by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, 1920. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Samara, Russia

Nicholas Rimsky-Korsakoff, 1844-1908. Russian Composer. Portrait By Chase Emerson. American Artist 1874-1922

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Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, a renowned Russian composer, is celebrated for his contributions to the world of music and ballet. His genius extended beyond composing as he also delved into costume and set design. One notable creation was his stunning costume design for a Ballets Russes production of Scheherazade. The vibrant colors in this lithograph capture the essence of the exotic tale. In another captivating photograph, Rimsky-Korsakov can be seen alongside fellow composer Glazunov. This black and white image immortalizes their friendship and musical camaraderie during the early 20th century. Rimsky-Korsakov's talent continued to shine through various mediums, including opera. He meticulously crafted costumes for characters like the Eunuch in Scheherazade and Snegurochka and Lel in his opera Snegurochka. Each detail showcased his attention to authenticity while adding an element of visual splendor to these productions. His creativity extended beyond costumes; he also designed sets such as "The Shore" (ledenets) for his opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan and "Old Pskov" for The Maid of Pskov. These intricate backdrops transported audiences into fantastical worlds that perfectly complemented Rimsky-Korsakov's enchanting compositions. Through timeless black and white portraits, we catch glimpses of Rimsky-Korsakov himself - a man whose passion for music radiated from every pore. His dedication to his craft is evident in every note he composed, leaving an indelible mark on classical music history. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's legacy lives on through his extraordinary body of work - symphonies, operas, ballets - each one a testament to his unparalleled talent as both a composer and designer.