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Composer of the Week

Music: Classical

Kate Molleson

An informative guide to composers' lives and their music.

An informative and accessible guide to composers' lives and their music.

Composer of the Week: Alexander Borodin (1833-1887)

Composer of the Week: Alexander Borodin (1833-1887): Episode 3

Alexander Borodin (1833-1887)

Episode 3

BBC Radio 3 - Composer of the Week, Alexander Borodin (1833-1887), Episode 3

Donald Macleod introduces Borodin's String Quartet No 2 and Symphony No 2.

Donald Macleod introduces two of Borodin's greatest works: his Second String Quartet and the Symphony No 2 in B minor.

The "Nocturne" from Borodin's Second String Quartet is one of the most beautiful works ever written. Shame it's been rearranged, covered and generally messed about with by all and sundry. In today's episode Donald Macleod presents a glowing performance of the complete work by the Borodin Quartet, as well as the composer's greatest orchestral masterpiece - his Second Symphony.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of polymath composer Alexander Borodin

Donald Macleod explores the life and work of Alexander Borodin, a polymath, who was one of Russia's great research chemists as well one of the 19th century's most enchanting composers

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