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Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee for Trumpet & Piano (arr. James M. Guthrie, ASCAP) Digital Sheet Music

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Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee for Trumpet & Piano (arr. James M. Guthrie, ASCAP)
by Korsakov
Trumpet and Piano - Digital Sheet Music

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Artist Korsakov
Score Type
PDF, Included with PASS
Arranger James M. Guthrie, ASCAP
Composer Korsakov
Format Digital Sheet Music
Pages 18
Arrangement Trumpet and Piano
Publisher jmsgu3
Product ID 576476
Instruments Bb Trumpet Piano Trumpet

Product Description

The significance of Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee" lies in its musical portrayal of a bumblebee's seemingly chaotic and rapidly changing flying pattern. Composed as an orchestral interlude for his opera "The Tale of Tsar Saltan," the piece represents a moment when a magical swan transforms Prince Gvidon into a bee. The composition, known for its frantic pace and uninterrupted runs of chromatic notes, requires great skill. It has become popular worldwide, featured in various renditions across different genres and instruments. The music is intended to imitate a bee's noise and flight pattern and has been widely recognized and used in pop culture, making it a well-known and beloved piece of classical music.

Rimsky-Korsakov's "Flight of the Bumblebee" first entered pop culture as the theme song for the radio show "The Green Hornet" in 1936 and became widely recognizable after a 1941 extensive band jazz cover by Harry James. Since then, the piece has been featured in many movies, TV shows, and commercials and has fascinated countless musicians, especially those obsessed with speed. It has also been used in various renditions across different genres and instruments, making it a well-known and beloved piece of classical music. The composition has been used to display technical prowess, and its fast and furious nature has made it a popular choice for musicians seeking to showcase their skills.

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