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Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (31 October 1833, St. Petersburg – 15 February 1887, St. Petersburg) was a Russian composer, scientist – chemist and medic. One of the participants of the “Mighty Handful”, which included five Russian composers. The founder of the Russian epic symphony.

SONG OF THE DARK WOODS (PESNYA TYOMNOVO LESA) (Alexander Borodin)

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  • Composer: Borodin, Alexander
  • Alternative-Title: ПЕСНЯ ТЁМНОГО ЛЕСА (Александр Бородин)
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  • Publisher-Information: Alexander Borodin. Romances. For Voice and Piano.
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  • Language: Русский
  • Composer-time-period: Romantic period
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  • Copyright-Information: Public Domain
  • Key-signature: F-sharp minor
  • Instrumentation: For Voice and Piano

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (12 November 1833 – 27 February 1887)

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (12 November 1833 – 27 February 1887)

 

SONG OF THE DARK WOODS (PESNYA TYOMNOVO LESA) (Alexander Borodin). Dedicated to Lyudmila Ivanovna Shestakova.

Tempo: Molto moderato e pesante

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THE SEA (MOR’YE) (Alexander Borodin)

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  • Composer: Borodin, Alexander
  • Alternative-Title: МОРЕ (Баллада, Третье изложение) (Александр Бородин)
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  • Publisher-Information: Alexander Borodin. Romances. For Voice and Piano.
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  • Language: Русский
  • Composer-time-period: Romantic period
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  • Copyright-Information: Public Domain
  • Key-signature: B major
  • Instrumentation: For Voice and Piano

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (12 November 1833 – 27 February 1887)

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (12 November 1833 – 27 February 1887)

 

THE SEA (MOR’YE) (Alexander Borodin). Ballad (Third presentation). Dedicated to Vladimir Vasilievich Stasov.

Tempo: Allegro tempestuoso

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ARABIAN MELODY (ARABSKAYA MELODIYA) (Alexander Borodin)

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  • Composer: Borodin, Alexander
  • Alternative-Title: АРАБСКАЯ МЕЛОДИЯ (Александр Бородин)
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  • Publisher-Information: Alexander Borodin. Romances. For Voice and Piano.
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  • Language: Русский
  • Composer-time-period: Romantic period
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  • Copyright-Information: Public Domain
  • Key-signature: F major
  • Instrumentation: For Voice and Piano

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (12 November 1833 – 27 February 1887)

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (12 November 1833 – 27 February 1887)

 

ARABIAN MELODY (ARABSKAYA MELODIYA) (Alexander Borodin).

Tempo: Allegro passionato

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PRINCE IGOR. Final Chorus (Alexander Borodin)

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  • Composer: Borodin, Alexander
  • Alternative-Title: опера Князь Игорь: №29 Заключительный хор (Александр Бородин)
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  • Publisher-Information: PRINCE IGOR. Opera in a prologue and 4 acts. Libretto by Alexander Borodin. For Voice and Piano. Publishing House “Muzyka”. Moscow 1983
  • Year/Date-of-Composition: The first production of the opera on October 23, 1890, the Mariinsky Theater
  • Language: Русский
  • Composer-time-period: Romantic period
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  • Copyright-Information: Public Domain
  • Key-signature: G major
  • Instrumentation: For Voice and Piano

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (November 12, 1833 – February 27, 1887)

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (November 12, 1833 – February 27, 1887)

 

PRINCE IGOR. Final Chorus (Alexander Borodin).

Tempo: Allegro vivo

ROLES:

Igor Svyatoslavish, Prince of Seversk – Baritone
Yarsolavna, his second wife – Soprano
Vladimir Igorevich, son by his first wife – Tenor
Vladimir Yroslavich (Galitsky), Prince of Gatlich, brother of Princess Yaroslvna – High bass
Konchak, Polovtsian kahn – Bass
Gzak, Polovtsian kahn – Bass
Konchakovna, daughter of Kahn Konschak – Contralto
Ovlur, a baptized Polovtsian – Tenor
Skula, gudok player – Bass
Yeroshka, gudok player – Tenor
Yaroslavna’s nurse – Soprano
Polovtsian Maiden – Soprano

 

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PRINCE IGOR. Song of the gudok-players, scene and chorus (Alexander Borodin)

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  • Composer: Borodin, Alexander
  • Alternative-Title: опера Князь Игорь: №28 Песня гудошников, сцена и хор (Александр Бородин)
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  • Publisher-Information: PRINCE IGOR. Opera in a prologue and 4 acts. Libretto by Alexander Borodin. For Voice and Piano. Publishing House “Muzyka”. Moscow 1983
  • Year/Date-of-Composition: The first production of the opera on October 23, 1890, the Mariinsky Theater
  • Language: Русский
  • Composer-time-period: Romantic period
  • First-Publication:
  • Copyright-Information: Public Domain
  • Key-signature: G major
  • Instrumentation: For Voice and Piano

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (November 12, 1833 – February 27, 1887)

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (November 12, 1833 – February 27, 1887)

 

PRINCE IGOR. Song of the gudok-players, scene and chorus (Alexander Borodin).

Tempo: Allegro

ROLES:

Igor Svyatoslavish, Prince of Seversk – Baritone
Yarsolavna, his second wife – Soprano
Vladimir Igorevich, son by his first wife – Tenor
Vladimir Yroslavich (Galitsky), Prince of Gatlich, brother of Princess Yaroslvna – High bass
Konchak, Polovtsian kahn – Bass
Gzak, Polovtsian kahn – Bass
Konchakovna, daughter of Kahn Konschak – Contralto
Ovlur, a baptized Polovtsian – Tenor
Skula, gudok player – Bass
Yeroshka, gudok player – Tenor
Yaroslavna’s nurse – Soprano
Polovtsian Maiden – Soprano

 

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PRINCE IGOR. Yaroslavna’s Recitative and Duet with Igor (Alexander Borodin)

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  • Composer: Borodin, Alexander
  • Alternative-Title: опера Князь Игорь: №27 Речитатив Ярославны и дуэт с Игорем (Александр Бородин)
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  • Publisher-Information: PRINCE IGOR. Opera in a prologue and 4 acts. Libretto by Alexander Borodin. For Voice and Piano. Publishing House “Muzyka”. Moscow 1983
  • Year/Date-of-Composition: 1876. The first production of the opera on October 23, 1890, the Mariinsky Theater
  • Language: Русский
  • Composer-time-period: Romantic period
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  • Copyright-Information: Public Domain
  • Key-signature: B minor
  • Instrumentation: For Voice and Piano

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (November 12, 1833 – February 27, 1887)

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (November 12, 1833 – February 27, 1887)

 

PRINCE IGOR. Yaroslavna’s Recitative and Duet with Igor (Alexander Borodin).

Tempo: Moderato

ROLES:

Igor Svyatoslavish, Prince of Seversk – Baritone
Yarsolavna, his second wife – Soprano
Vladimir Igorevich, son by his first wife – Tenor
Vladimir Yroslavich (Galitsky), Prince of Gatlich, brother of Princess Yaroslvna – High bass
Konchak, Polovtsian kahn – Bass
Gzak, Polovtsian kahn – Bass
Konchakovna, daughter of Kahn Konschak – Contralto
Ovlur, a baptized Polovtsian – Tenor
Skula, gudok player – Bass
Yeroshka, gudok player – Tenor
Yaroslavna’s nurse – Soprano
Polovtsian Maiden – Soprano

 

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PRINCE IGOR. Chorus of the Villagers (Alexander Borodin)

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  • Composer: Borodin, Alexander
  • Alternative-Title: опера Князь Игорь: №26 Хор поселян (Александр Бородин)
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  • Publisher-Information: PRINCE IGOR. Opera in a prologue and 4 acts. Libretto by Alexander Borodin. For Voice and Piano. Publishing House “Muzyka”. Moscow 1983
  • Year/Date-of-Composition: 1879. The first production of the opera on October 23, 1890, the Mariinsky Theater
  • Language: Русский
  • Composer-time-period: Romantic period
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  • Copyright-Information: Public Domain
  • Key-signature: F-sharp minor
  • Instrumentation: For Voice and Piano

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (November 12, 1833 – February 27, 1887)

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (November 12, 1833 – February 27, 1887)

 

PRINCE IGOR. Chorus of the Villagers (Alexander Borodin).

Tempo: Moderato

ROLES:

Igor Svyatoslavish, Prince of Seversk – Baritone
Yarsolavna, his second wife – Soprano
Vladimir Igorevich, son by his first wife – Tenor
Vladimir Yroslavich (Galitsky), Prince of Gatlich, brother of Princess Yaroslvna – High bass
Konchak, Polovtsian kahn – Bass
Gzak, Polovtsian kahn – Bass
Konchakovna, daughter of Kahn Konschak – Contralto
Ovlur, a baptized Polovtsian – Tenor
Skula, gudok player – Bass
Yeroshka, gudok player – Tenor
Yaroslavna’s nurse – Soprano
Polovtsian Maiden – Soprano

 

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PRINCE IGOR. Yaroslavna’s Lament (Alexander Borodin)

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  • Composer: Borodin, Alexander
  • Alternative-Title: опера Князь Игорь: №25 Плач Ярославны (Александр Бородин)
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  • Publisher-Information: PRINCE IGOR. Opera in a prologue and 4 acts. Libretto by Alexander Borodin. For Voice and Piano. Publishing House “Muzyka”. Moscow 1983
  • Year/Date-of-Composition: 1875. The first production of the opera on October 23, 1890, the Mariinsky Theater
  • Language: Русский
  • Composer-time-period: Romantic period
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  • Copyright-Information: Public Domain
  • Key-signature: B minor
  • Instrumentation: For Voice and Piano

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (November 12, 1833 – February 27, 1887)

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (November 12, 1833 – February 27, 1887)

 

PRINCE IGOR. Yaroslavna’s Lament (Alexander Borodin).

Tempo: Moderato assai

ROLES:

Igor Svyatoslavish, Prince of Seversk – Baritone
Yarsolavna, his second wife – Soprano
Vladimir Igorevich, son by his first wife – Tenor
Vladimir Yroslavich (Galitsky), Prince of Gatlich, brother of Princess Yaroslvna – High bass
Konchak, Polovtsian kahn – Bass
Gzak, Polovtsian kahn – Bass
Konchakovna, daughter of Kahn Konschak – Contralto
Ovlur, a baptized Polovtsian – Tenor
Skula, gudok player – Bass
Yeroshka, gudok player – Tenor
Yaroslavna’s nurse – Soprano
Polovtsian Maiden – Soprano

 

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PRINCE IGOR. Finale of the Third Act (Alexander Borodin)

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  • Composer: Borodin, Alexander
  • Alternative-Title: опера Князь Игорь: №24 Финал третьего действия (Александр Бородин)
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  • Publisher-Information: PRINCE IGOR. Opera in a prologue and 4 acts. Libretto by Alexander Borodin. For Voice and Piano. Publishing House “Muzyka”. Moscow 1983
  • Year/Date-of-Composition: 1888. The first production of the opera on October 23, 1890, the Mariinsky Theater
  • Language: Русский
  • Composer-time-period: Romantic period
  • First-Publication:
  • Copyright-Information: Public Domain
  • Key-signature: F-sharp minor
  • Instrumentation: For Voice and Piano

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (November 12, 1833 – February 27, 1887)

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (November 12, 1833 – February 27, 1887)

 

PRINCE IGOR. Finale of the Third Act (Alexander Borodin).

Tempo: Allegro assai

ROLES:

Igor Svyatoslavish, Prince of Seversk – Baritone
Yarsolavna, his second wife – Soprano
Vladimir Igorevich, son by his first wife – Tenor
Vladimir Yroslavich (Galitsky), Prince of Gatlich, brother of Princess Yaroslvna – High bass
Konchak, Polovtsian kahn – Bass
Gzak, Polovtsian kahn – Bass
Konchakovna, daughter of Kahn Konschak – Contralto
Ovlur, a baptized Polovtsian – Tenor
Skula, gudok player – Bass
Yeroshka, gudok player – Tenor
Yaroslavna’s nurse – Soprano
Polovtsian Maiden – Soprano

 

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PRINCE IGOR. Trio (Konchakovna, Vladimir and Igor) (Alexander Borodin)

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  • Composer: Borodin, Alexander
  • Alternative-Title: опера Князь Игорь: №23 Трио (Кончаковна вбегает в страшном волнении и останавливается у шатра Владимира) (Александр Бородин)
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  • Publisher-Information: PRINCE IGOR. Opera in a prologue and 4 acts. Libretto by Alexander Borodin. For Voice and Piano. Publishing House “Muzyka”. Moscow 1983
  • Year/Date-of-Composition: 1888. The first production of the opera on October 23, 1890, the Mariinsky Theater
  • Language: Русский
  • Composer-time-period: Romantic period
  • First-Publication:
  • Copyright-Information: Public Domain
  • Key-signature: F-sharp minor
  • Instrumentation: For Voice and Piano

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (November 12, 1833 – February 27, 1887)

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (November 12, 1833 – February 27, 1887)

 

PRINCE IGOR. Trio (Konchakovna, Vladimir and Igor) (Alexander Borodin).

Tempo: Allegro appassionato

ROLES:

Igor Svyatoslavish, Prince of Seversk – Baritone
Yarsolavna, his second wife – Soprano
Vladimir Igorevich, son by his first wife – Tenor
Vladimir Yroslavich (Galitsky), Prince of Gatlich, brother of Princess Yaroslvna – High bass
Konchak, Polovtsian kahn – Bass
Gzak, Polovtsian kahn – Bass
Konchakovna, daughter of Kahn Konschak – Contralto
Ovlur, a baptized Polovtsian – Tenor
Skula, gudok player – Bass
Yeroshka, gudok player – Tenor
Yaroslavna’s nurse – Soprano
Polovtsian Maiden – Soprano

 

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