Pictures of
Alexander Porefirevich Borodin

Russian composer and chemist
(1833-97)



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Borodin was a member (along with Balakirev, Cui, Mussorgsky and Rimsky-Korsakov) of the group of Russian nationalist composers known as The Mighty Handful (or The Five). His masterpiece was the nationalist opera, Prince Igor. Other Borodin music includes: symphonies (such as Symphony No 2 in B Minor); the tone poem, In the Steppes of Central Asia; chamber music; piano music; and songs.




Alexander Borodin




Alexander Borodin






A scene from Borodin's opera, Prince Igor, as depicted on a postage stamp issued by Hungary in 1967.


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Note: This picture gallery page includes drawings, paintings, photos and images of Alexander Porefirevich Borodin, his music, activities, friends and family, and the various places where the composer lived and wrote.