Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin
Nationality: Russian
Born: 1833-1887
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Best Known For:
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Curious Facts:
Born: 1833-1887
Education/Training:
Studied chemistry at the Medical-Surgical Academy in St. Petersburg; Studied composition with Mily Balakirev
Best Known For:
Being a member of The Five, a group of Russian composers; His opera Prince Igor; The rich harmonies and old Russian pageantry in his works
Notable Compositions:
Prince Igor; In the Steppes of Central Asia; String Quartet No. 1 in A; String Quartet No. 2 in D
Curious Facts:
His main career was as a chemist, and his career as a composer was secondary
REPERTOIRE: Polovtsian Dances
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| LA Phil: Borodin, Shostakovich & Liadov | Jan 25, 2002 |
| The All American Concert | Oct 28, 1979 |
| Great Opera Choruses | Apr 20, 1969 |
| LA Phil: Borodin, Shostakovich & Liadov | Jan 26, 2002 |
| LA Phil: Borodin, Shostakovich & Liadov | Jan 27, 2002 |
REPERTOIRE: Prince Igor - Polovtsian Dances
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Great Opera Choruses | May 16, 1999 |
