Immerse yourself in the rich, dramatic world of Alexander Borodin's "Prince Igor" with this captivating album released by Naxos in 2005. Spanning just under an hour, this classical masterpiece is a concise yet powerful journey through Borodin's evocative compositions. The album features iconic pieces such as the "Dance of the Polovtsian Maidens" and the stirring "Polovtsian Dances," showcasing Borodin's ability to blend lyrical melodies with rhythmic vitality. The overture sets the stage for a tale of intrigue and heroism, while the vocal selections, including arias by Galitzky, Konchakovna, Vladimir, and Prince Igor himself, bring depth and emotion to the narrative. The album concludes with the expansive "In the Steppes of Central Asia," a piece that transports the listener to the vast, open landscapes of the East. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or new to Borodin's work, this album offers a compelling introduction to one of the 19th century's most distinctive voices.
Tracks
Prince Igor (Knyaz Igor): OvertureAlexander Borodin, Ukraine National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Theodore Kuchar
Prince Igor (Knyaz Igor), Act I: Greshno tait': Ya skuki nye lyublyu [I don't like boredom] [Galitzky]Alexander Borodin, Angelina Shvachka, Dmytro Popov, Mykola Koval, Taras Shtonda, Kiev Chamber Choir, Ukraine National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Theodore Kuchar
Prince Igor (Knyaz Igor), Act II: Dance of the Polovtsian MaidensAlexander Borodin, Angelina Shvachka, Dmytro Popov, Mykola Koval, Taras Shtonda, Kiev Chamber Choir, Ukraine National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Theodore Kuchar
Prince Igor (Knyaz Igor), Act II: Merknyet svyet dnevnoy [Daylight Is fading] [Konchakovna]Alexander Borodin, Angelina Shvachka, Dmytro Popov, Mykola Koval, Taras Shtonda, Kiev Chamber Choir, Ukraine National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Theodore Kuchar
Prince Igor (Knyaz Igor), Act II: Myedlenno dyn' ugasal [Slowly the day was fading] [Vladimir]Alexander Borodin, Angelina Shvachka, Dmytro Popov, Mykola Koval, Taras Shtonda, Kiev Chamber Choir, Ukraine National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Theodore Kuchar
Prince Igor (Knyaz Igor), Act II: Ni sna, ni ordikha [There Is neither sleep, nor rest] [Prince Igor]Alexander Borodin, Angelina Shvachka, Dmytro Popov, Mykola Koval, Taras Shtonda, Kiev Chamber Choir, Ukraine National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Theodore Kuchar
Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances (Version for Chorus)Alexander Borodin, Kiev Chamber Choir, Ukraine National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Theodore Kuchar
Prince Igor (Knyaz Igor), Act III: Polovtsian MarchAlexander Borodin, Angelina Shvachka, Dmytro Popov, Mykola Koval, Taras Shtonda, Kiev Chamber Choir, Ukraine National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Theodore Kuchar
In the Steppes of Central AsiaAlexander Borodin, Ukraine National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Theodore Kuchar
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