Borodin: "Polovtsian Dances" & "In the Steppes of Central Asia" In Full Score

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by - Alexander Borodin

Two of the Russian composer's most popular works, reproduced directly from authoritative standard editions. Notable for lyricism, opulent color, striking harmonic innovations. Now these staples of the orchestral repertoire are available to musicians and music lovers in this attractive, high-quality edition.

"Polovtsian Dances"

Alexander Borodin

and

"In the Steppes of Central Asia"

in Full Score

It was said of Russian composer Alexander Borodin (1833--1887) that "no musician has ever claimed immortality with so slender an offering." His lifelong work as a graduate research chemist and teacher preoccupied him, leaving little time for the music composing he so loved. But while the quantity of Borodin's compositions was small, the quality of his music was extraordinarily high. Such works as his opera Prince Igor, his first two symphonies, two string quartets and songs place him firmly in the front rank of 19th-century Russian composers. This volume brings together Borodin's two most popular works: the melodious, vivacious "Polovtsian Dances" from Prince Igor and the richly evocative tone poem "In the Steppes of Central Asia."

The enormous success of these works is evidenced by their frequent performance in concerts worldwide and their many recordings. This attractive, durable, authoritative edition brings the full score of each composition to students, musicians, conductors and music lovers everywhere.

Dover original (1997) compilation of works originally published separately in authoritative editions. 128pp. 8 3/8 x 11 1/4. Paperbound.

Free Dover Complete Music Catalog (59057-7) available upon request.

Stock#: 4787
Publisher: Dover
Pub. Code: 29556-7
UPC: 9 780486 295565
ISBN: 0486295567
Subject: Orchestral
Pages: 128
Weight (lbs): 0.69
Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 11¼ in.
Year: © 1997
List: 14.95
Sale: $13.46

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