Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai - The Flight of the Bumblebee
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About 'The Flight of the Bumblebee'

Born:
1844 , Tikhvin
Died:
1908 , Lyubensk
The Artist:
Russian composer and teacher of classical music particularly noted for his fine orchestration. His most famous composition is The Flight of the Bumblebee.
Composed:
unknown
Info:
This technically demanding piece is taken from the opera by Rimsky-Korsakov called "The Tale of Tsar Saltan", Op. 57.

It comes as the prelude to Act III, where a prince rescues a swan which is attacked by a bumble bee.
Score Key:
D minor (Sounding Pitch) B minor (Alto Saxophone in Eb) (View more D minor Music for Saxophone )
Time Signature:
2/4 (View more 2/4 Music)
Range:
Db4-Bb6
Tempo Marking:
Vivace = 144 (View more music marked Vivace)
Duration:
2:08
Number of Pages:
7
Difficulty:
Advanced Level: Recommended for Advanced Players
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Your Comment
I love this song. Finally found a use for rebreathing.

Did a performance and had my friend run around like an idiot in a bee costume, then had my other friend run in and chase after him in a beekeeper costume. It was probably the most interesting
Mar 20, 2012
O.O
Apr 2, 2011
Save your breath for it...
You don';t get a break till the end
Feb 28, 2011
one thing to say....
HOW
Feb 28, 2011
good song, but a little hard if you are a beginner
Jan 26, 2010



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