Alexander Borodin - Prince Igor (Overture)

Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Alexander Borodin's overture to "Prince Igor." This piece, emblematic of the Russian Romantic era, paints a vivid picture of medieval Rus, weaving between tumultuous battles and the vast steppe's poetic beauty. Borodin's gift for melody and orchestration comes to the fore in this dramatic introduction to his iconic opera.

🎵 Composition Details:

Composer: Alexander Borodin
Work: Prince Igor
Segment: Overture

🎭 About Prince Igor:
"Prince Igor" stands as one of the pillars of Russian opera, recounting the story of the 12th-century Russian prince, Igor Svyatoslavich, and his campaign against the Polovtsian tribes. The overture, with its varied themes and evocative moods, sets the stage for the epic narrative that follows.

💡 Did you know?
Despite Borodin's untimely passing, "Prince Igor" was completed posthumously with the help of fellow composers Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Alexander Glazunov.