Flight of the Bumblebee is a famous orchestral interlude composed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov for his opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan (1899–1900). The piece is known for its rapid, virtuosic passages, designed to mimic the chaotic flight of a bumblebee. It is often performed as a showcase for instrumentalists including accordionists.
Anthony Galla-Rini has arranged Flight of the Bumblebee for: accordion 1-6 plus bass plus percussion.
