Written by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov to celebrate the centennial birth of preeminent Russian poet Aleksandr Pushkin, this DVD features the whimsical and romantic masterpiece that has become a staple of classic Russian opera.... more » This full-length live performance, by the Dresden State Opera, is one of Rimsky-Korsakov s most symphonic operas, containing the dazzling world-famous Flight of the Bumble Bee amongst its many melodies. This highly imaginative opera and innovative production serves as an archetypal example of classic Russian opera.« less