Rimsky-Korsakov, Nikolai
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRimsky-Korsakov, NikolaiNikolai Rimsky-KorsakovRim‧sky-Kor‧sa‧kov, Nik‧o‧lai /ˌrɪmski ˈkɔːsəkɒf $ -ˈkɔːrsəkɔːf, ˈnɪkəlaɪ/ (1844–1908) a Russian composer whose best known work is Scheherezade. He is also known for orchestrating ( orchestrate ) works by other Russian composers.