Rimsky-Korsakov, RIHM skih KAWR suh kawf, Nikolai (1844-1908), was a celebrated Russian composer and teacher. He is especially known for his imaginative and colorful orchestral compositions, including Spanish Capriccio (1887), Scheherazade (1888), and the Russian Easter Overture (1888). Russian folk songs can be heard in his music, as can choral music and bell ringing of the Russian Orthodox Church.