Rimsky-Korsakov Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov is a Russian composer.
Renowned for his emotionally rich and majestic music—melodies whose every note resonates with the heart—he is considered such an important figure that he is counted among the “Mighty Handful” (The Five) of Russian composers.
Said to have had synesthesia, perceiving colors in sounds, I have compiled a ranking of his popular pieces.
Please enjoy his richly colorful music.
Playlist
| Rimsky-Korsakov Popular Songs Ranking [2026] | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Symphonic Suite “Scheherazade”Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | An orchestral piece by Korsakov. The Scheherazade theme is developed. |
| 2 | The Flight of the BumblebeeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Kor... |
| 3 | ScheherazadeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Rimsky-Korsakov’s masterpiece Scheherazade |
| 4 | Flight of the Bumblebee from The Tale of Tsar SaltanNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Known for its friendly, bumblebee wing-buzz–inspired musical style… |
| 5 | Scheherazade, Op. 35Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Rimsky's Scheherazade |
| 6 | Symphonic Suite ScheherazadeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | A grand symphony depicting One Thousand and One Nights |
| 7 | Flight of the BumblebeeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | As the Japanese title is “Flight of the Bumblebee,” it’s like a slow, creeping... |
| 8 | ScheherazadeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | A mystical orchestral work from One Thousand and One Nights |
| 9 | Four Romances, Op. 2Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Four Romances, Op. 2. No. 1: Your… |
| 10 | Four Songs, Op. 42Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Fate, known for its delicate emotional expression and natural imagery... |
| 11 | the Flight of the Bumble-BeeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | It's a classical piece, but still very popular... |
| 12 | Flight of the BumblebeeNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | A fast-tempo classic for sports day, like Flight of the Bumblebee |
| 13 | Concertstück in E-flat major for Clarinet and Wind EnsembleNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Concerto for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble… |
| 14 | Oboe Variations on the Theme from Glinka’s Song “What a Lovely Maiden”Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | On the theme of Glinka’s song “What a Beautiful Maiden”… |
| 15 | Three Miracles from the Tale of the Sultan EmperorNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | The opera that Rimsky-Korsakov worked on, “... |
| 16 | Capriccio espagnolNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | This orchestral piece, based on Spanish folk songs and dances, ... |
| 17 | From Capriccio Espagnol, No. 1: AlboradaNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Capriccio Espagnol (Capriccio Es… |
| 18 | From Capriccio Espagnol, No. 2: VariationsNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Capriccio Espagnol (Capriccio Es… |
| 19 | From Capriccio espagnol, No. 4 and No. 5Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Capriccio Espagnol (Capriccio Es… |
| 20 | Concerto for Trombone and Wind EnsembleNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Concerto for Trombone and Wind Ensemble. No. 1… |
| 21 | Ballet music ‘The Golden Cockerel’Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | An opera based on a Russian folk tale, fantastical… |
| 22 | From the Quintet for Piano and Winds, Movement INikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Performed the first movement of the Piano Quintet in B-flat major by five players including Schkerzen. |
| 23 | From the Quintet for Piano and Winds, Movement IINikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Quintet in B-flat major for piano and winds... |
| 24 | From the Quintet for Piano and Winds, Movement IIINikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Quintet in B-flat major for piano and winds... |
| 25 | Piano Concerto in C-sharp minor, Op. 30Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Composed between 1882 and 1883... |
| 26 | Fantasy on Two Russian Themes for Violin and OrchestraNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | A violin plays a wistful Russian melody… |
| 27 | Symphony No. 1Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Composed by Rimsky-Korsakov when he was around 18 years old... |
| 28 | From Symphony No. 1, Movement INikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | From Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 1, Movement I… |
| 29 | Symphony No. 2 ‘Antar’Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | A fantastical tale portrayed with richly colorful orchestration... |
| 30 | From Symphony No. 2 ‘Antar’, Movement IIINikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Symphony No. 2 in F-sharp minor “Antar” |
| 31 | From Symphony No. 2 “Antar,” Fourth MovementNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Symphony No. 2 in F-sharp minor “Antar” |
| 32 | Symphony No. 3Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Symphony No. 3 in C major, Op. 32: Movement I… |
| 33 | From the Symphonic Suite ‘Scheherazade’, Movement INikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | One of Rimsky-Korsakov’s representative works, “… |
| 34 | From the Symphonic Suite ‘Scheherazade’, Movement IINikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | One of Rimsky-Korsakov’s representative works, “… |
| 35 | From the Symphonic Suite ‘Scheherazade’, Third MovementNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | One of Rimsky-Korsakov’s representative works, “… |
| 36 | From the Symphonic Suite ‘Scheherazade’, Fourth MovementNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | The symphonic suite Scheherazade is by Rimsky-Korsakov... |
| 37 | Overture “Russian Easter”Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | A famous piece that vividly portrays the Russian Orthodox Easter. |
| 38 | From String Sextet in A major, 1st movementNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | From the String Sextet in A major, Movement I: Alle... |
| 39 | From the String Sextet in A major, Fourth MovementNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | From String Sextet in A major, Movement IV: Andante… |
| 40 | Indian Song from the opera SatkoNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | This piece is captivating for its exotic atmosphere. Diff… |
| 41 | Procession of the Nobles, from the opera MladaNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | From the opera Mlada, Act II… |
| 42 | Overture from the opera “The Tsar’s Bride”Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | One of Rimsky-Korsakov’s representative works, “… |
| 43 | From the opera “The Legend of the Invisible City of Kitezh and the Maiden Fevroniya”Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | The opera “The Invisible City of Kitezh and the Maiden Fevroniya…” |
| 44 | from the opera The Golden CockerelNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | The opera The Golden Cockerel was composed by Rimsky-Korsakov... |
| 45 | Suite from the opera The Snow MaidenNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | With its colorful orchestration and melodies brimming with ethnic flavor... |
| 46 | Suite “Christmas Eve”Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | With colorful orchestration and an ethnic... |
| 47 | Indian songNikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | Rimsky-Korsakov composed symphonies and orchestral... |
| 48 | From Four Songs, Op. 42: No. 3; from Two Songs, Op. 56: No. 2Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov |  play_arrow | From Four Songs, Op. 42, No. 3: Trailing… |