Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) was a Russian composer, teacher, and master orchestrator, a key member of "The Five" group, known for blending Russian folk themes with vivid, colorful scores, famous for Scheherazade, Capriccio Espagnol, and the famous "Flight of the Bumblebee" from The Tale of Tsar Saltan, bridging traditional Russian music with modern styles through his compositions and influential teaching at the St. Petersburg Conservatory.