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Polovtsian dances from 'Prince Igor'

Composer: Alexander Borodin
Performers: 大象传媒 Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Gianandrea Noseda
Recording date: 5 August 2013
Date of broadcast: 5 August 2013

The most famous part of Borodin's opera Prince Igor, the Polovtsian Dances feature widely in popular culture, notably the 1953 musical Kismet. Energetic winds and percussion create a sparkling, rhythm-driven dance, while powerful brass and nimble woodwinds brighten the exotic, graceful melodies.

Composer: Alexander Borodin
Performers: 大象传媒 Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Gianandrea Noseda
Recording date: 5 August 2013
Date of broadcast: 5 August 2013

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