Prince Igor: An Opera In Four Acts With A Prologue (1915)

by Aleksandr P. Borodin and Aleksandr Porfirevich Borodin

Book Overview

Prince Igor is an opera composed by Aleksandr Porfir�������evich Borodin in 1915. The opera is divided into four acts with a prologue and is based on the story of Prince Igor Svyatoslavich, a 12th-century Russian prince who goes to war against the Polovtsians, a nomadic tribe from the east. The prologue sets the scene for the opera, introducing the characters and the conflict. Act I takes place in Igor's palace, where he is preparing to go to war. Act II takes place on the battlefield, where Igor is defeated and captured by the Polovtsians. Act III takes place in the Polovtsian camp, where Igor's wife, Yaroslavna, tries to rescue him. Act IV takes place back in Igor's palace, where he is welcomed home and the people celebrate his return. The opera is known for its beautiful melodies and powerful choral scenes, particularly the famous ""Polovtsian Dances."" It is a classic of Russian opera and a testament to Borodin's skill as a composer.The Opera Was Completed After The Composer�������s Death By Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov And Aleksandr Konstantinovich Glazunov.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165648075
• ISBN13: 9781165648078
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 54 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"