Borodin was a promoter of education in Russia and founded the School of Medicine for Women in Saint Petersburg, where he taught until 1885. In the 1880s pressures of work and ill health left him little …

Aleksandr Borodin (born Oct. 31 [Nov. 12, New Style], 1833, St. Petersburg, Russia—died Feb. 15 [Feb. 27], 1887, St. Petersburg) was a major Russian nationalist composer of the 19th century. He was …

And there you have it in a nutshell. Borodin was indeed one of the most naturally gifted of all Russian composers, yet his principal vocation as a brilliant research chemist and lecturer meant that he spent …

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin (Russian: Александр Порфирьевич Бородин, Aleksandr Porfir'evič Borodin) (October 31 /November 12, 1833 – February 15 /February 27, 1887) was a Russian …

Apr 17, 2025 · Borodin was a pioneering chemist who made significant discoveries in organic chemistry, particularly in aldehyde reactions and amine synthesis. He was also a strong advocate for women’s …

Borodin is known best for his symphonies, his two string quartets, the symphonic poem In the Steppes of Central Asia and his opera Prince Igor. A doctor and chemist by profession and training, Borodin …

Borodin is best known for his three symphonies, two string quintets, and his opera Prince Igor. Borodin began composing Prince Igor in 1869 and worked on it for 18 years.

Borodin is known best for his symphonies, his two string quartets, the symphonic poem In the Steppes of Central Asia and his opera Prince Igor. A doctor and chemist by profession and training, Borodin …

Nov 27, 2023 · Aleksandr Borodin made significant contributions to both the fields of chemistry and music. While his career in chemistry brought him recognition in the scientific community, it was his …

Alexander Borodin This list of compositions by Alexander Borodin is sorted by genre.