Gerard Schwarz, the conductor, has led the Seattle Symphony to international prominence, with over 125 recordings, twelve GRAMMY® nominations, and two Emmy Awards.
Composition History
Borodin's musical progress was delayed because he could only compose in his spare time, leading to several unfinished projects at his death that were completed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Alexander Glazunov.
Composer Biography
Alexander Borodin, the composer, was the illegitimate son of a Georgian prince and assumed the surname of one of his father's serfs.
Historical Context
Borodin was part of 'The Mighty Five,' a group of nationalist Russian composers including Mily Balakirev, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, César Cui, and Modest Mussorgsky, who favored Russian musical identity over Western influences.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Benaroya Hall, Seattle, Washington, USA, across several dates in 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Composer Biography
Borodin's public career was as a scientist, serving as a professor of chemistry at the Medico-Surgical Academy in St Petersburg from 1864.
