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Prince Igor

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Opera in a prologue and four acts
Libretto by THE COMPOSER after a play by STASSOV Music by Borodin (sung in Russian)
(gramophone records)
Borodin's spectacular opera deals with the conflict between the Russians and the Tartars in the 12th century. Prince Igor leads the Russians, recently converted to Christianity, into battle, but falls a prisoner. However, one dissenting figure in the pagan camp offers the Prince his help. Cast in order of singing:
CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA OF
THE BOLSHOI THEATRE, MOSCOW conducted by MARK ERMLER
The scene is set in Putivl, a town in the region of Seversk. and in the Polovtsian camp. The action takes place in 1185. Prologue: Act 1
3.15* What happened to Igor? A talk by GERALD ABRAHAM.
3.30* Prince Igor Acts 2, 3 and 4

Contributors

Conducted By:
Mark Ermler
Talk By:
Gerald Abraham.
Source: Radio Times

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