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…Prokofiev studied under several distinguished musicians, including Anna Essipova for piano and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov for orchestration. Despite the rigorous academic fundamentals of music he received at the Conservatory, Prokofiev sought…

…studied composition with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, under whose guidance he flourished as a composer and orchestral conductor. Works and Accomplishments Glazunov’s compositions, which spanned various genres including symphonies, ballets, operas, chamber…

…undeterred. During his university years, Stravinsky presented some of his early compositions to celebrated composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, who was highly impressed and agreed to tutor him privately. This valuable mentorship…

…Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, forming what would become known as “The Mighty Handful” or “The Five.” Together, they sought to create a distinctly Russian style of classical music, drawing inspiration from Russian…