Lesson 4

Mar 17

One Thousand and One Nights: Scheherazade, Op. 35 by Rimsky-Korsakov (1888)

Here is a short summary of the fable behind the orchestral piece.

Enjoy the themes of the piece and a closer look at how concertmaster, David Kim, approaches the solos:

Here are all the Violin Solos in the Piece. Remember, Rimsky-Korsakov had the Violin represent the hero of the story, Scheherazade.

If you have time/interest, here is the entire piece for your enjoyment.

Stephanie Allen

Lesson 5