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Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (Russian: Александр Порфирьевич Бородин, romanized: Aleksandr Porfiryevich Borodin, IPA: [ɐlʲɪkˈsandr pɐrˈfʲi rʲjɪvʲɪtɕ bərɐˈdʲin] ⓘ; 12 November 1833 – 27 February 1887) was a Romantic composer and chemist of Georgian-Russian extraction.
Aleksandr Borodin (born Oct. 31 [Nov. 12, New Style], 1833, St. Petersburg, Russia—died Feb. 15 [Feb. 27], 1887, St. Petersburg) was a major Russian nationalist composer of the 19th century. He was also a notable scientist for his research on aldehydes.
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Alexander Borodin. This list of compositions by Alexander Borodin is sorted by genre.
TitleStartEndNotesPiano Trio185018603 movements only, last movement is lostQuartet for flute, oboe, viola, and ...18521856based on music by Joseph HaydnString Trio in G major for 2 violins and ...1852 ?1856 ?only first 2 movements completedString Trio in G minor for 2 violins and ...18551855One movement (Andantino) only. Based on ...Learn about the extraordinary life and music of Alexander Borodin, a brilliant Russian scientist and composer who wrote masterpieces such as Prince Igor and String Quartet No. 2. Discover how he became a member of the Mighty Handful, a group of nationalist composers inspired by Mily Balakirev.
Feb 27, 2019 · Learn about the life and music of Borodin, one of the famous "Russian Five" composers, who also excelled in science and medicine. Discover how his passion for the exotic, his love affairs, and his overwork led to his untimely death at 53.
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Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (Russian: Александр Порфирьевич Бородин, Aleksandr Porfir'evič Borodin) (October 31/November 12, 1833 – February 15/February 27, 1887) was a Russian composer of Georgian parentage who made his living as a notable chemist.
Alexander Borodin (12 November 1833 - 27 February 1887) was an incredible man. Not only was he a world-class scientist - indeed, this is what he is remembered for in parts of Russia - but he...
