Borodin, a major Russian composer of the 19th century, is best known for his extremely popular Polovitsian Dances and his great opera Prince Igor. His Symphony No. 2, which he took seven years to complete, is among his most important orchestral works and is much studied as an example of Russian nationalist music of the Romantic period.
"Polovtsian Dances" and "In the Steppes of Central Asia" in Full Score by Alexander Borodin Two of the Russian composer's most popular works, reproduced directly from authoritative standard editions. Notable for their lyricism, opulent color, striking harmonic innovations and now available in this attractive, high-quality edition.
Scheherazade by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov Unabridged score of great symphonic suite, masterpiece of "program" music imbued with shimmering Near Eastern moods, brilliant effects, luxuriant melody. New English translation of "Program."
