Episode 3
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.
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Alexander Borodin
Nocturne (arr. Les Baxter)
- CRESCENDO GNP 2053.
- 1.
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Alexander Borodin
String Quartet no.2 in D Major
Performer: Borodin Quartet (1980 Melodiya release) Performer: Mikhail Kopelman Performer: Andrei Abramenkov (violins) Performer: Dmitri Shebalin (viola) Performer: Valentin Berlinsky (cello)
- EMI CDC7477952.
- 5 to 8.
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Alexander Borodin
Symphony no.2 in B Minor
Performer: Toronto Symphony Orchestra Performer: (Sir) Andrew Davis
- SONY CLASSICAL SB2K62406.
- 5 to 8.
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- Wed 27 Jan 201012:00BBC Radio 3
- Wed 27 Jan 201022:00BBC Radio 3
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