Is one of the most beautiful things I´ve heard. I know there are greater quintets, deeper ones and more elaborate, but the atmosphere, the sound, the melody is so unique. Love this piece!
+Jorge Aquirre Borodin definitely makes some of the (if not THE) most beautiful music ever made. This, along with String Quartet No. 2 and the Polovtsian Dances of Prince Igor, are probably the most romantic, underrated melodies there are.
Es una bellísima obra, que me transporta, de principio a fin, pero el último movimiento es muy mágico, algo que trasciende a su época, por lo menos a mi modo de entender, gracias por compartir.
While Borodin enjoys an enduring popularity in Russia, Eastern, and Central Europe, he is barely acknowledged in North America, which is sad since his music is so clearly the work of a genius.
Is he really only barely acknowledged here? That's funny, I brought the Borodin string sextet to a chamber music reading night this summer -- in Sacramento, California, with all local amateur musicians -- and found that I was literally the only one of the ten people there who hadn't played it before. Virtually all the string players I know are familiar with his second string quartet. I've also played music by Borodin in four of the five orchestras I've been in, all in the US.
You're talking about musicians. The general public here (U.S.) don't even know the name, but they may recognize some of the popular themes ("Stranger in Paradise," etc).
Aside from being a pointless comment--"is sad"--it's not even remotely true. I've known about Borodin ever since I was first listening to classical music (almost sixty years ago). His music was constantly played on the first classical music station I listened to (in Sacramento) and in subsequent stations, in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and even Berrien Springs. There were always Borodin recordings in the record stores as well. I had several LPs of his music in those days and several more CDs in subsequent years. All quite easy to find. As long as you knew where the B section was, or knew how to find it, you were good to go.
I wonder if the classical music conservatives in the west haven't caught on to Borodin, because he's not a depressing, boring, formula-obsessed dolt that the library-pacing institutions can simply categorize, duplicate and patronize with their routines and pointless protocols. He created music that's experiential, organic, moving.
Hey there Robert, guy from the west here! Just wanted to let you know that while Borodin doesnt have the same overall influence like other russian composers like Tchaikovsky or Shostakovich, many of us still find his works and are deeply moved by them. Personally, his second quartet is a favorite across all string quartets I have ever heard. My only wish is that he wrote more for cello soloists! Just wanted you to let you know that Borodin‘s works do have an impact on many people to this day
Robert Johnston - You say Borodin is ignored because he isn't a "depressing, boring, formula-obsessed dolt" -- Are you saying that Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Prokofiev _are_ such dolts?
0:00 1 Andante
5:34 2 Scherzo Allegro non troppo
11:29 3 Finale Allegro moderato
Probably the best recording of this very underrated work.
This is splendid and beautiful. THank you.
2 years later: It is more beautiful and moving than it was 2 year ago! Oh, it's love.
Thank you for posting this, and thanks to the Maestro who wrote it and the talented musicians who realized it!
Is one of the most beautiful things I´ve heard. I know there are greater quintets, deeper ones and more elaborate, but the atmosphere, the sound, the melody is so unique. Love this piece!
+Jorge Aquirre Borodin definitely makes some of the (if not THE) most beautiful music ever made. This, along with String Quartet No. 2 and the Polovtsian Dances of Prince Igor, are probably the most romantic, underrated melodies there are.
COMPLETELY AGREE! :)
Right with you.
borodin, babe
Christian Black I definitely agree!!
Es una bellísima obra, que me transporta, de principio a fin, pero el último movimiento es muy mágico, algo que trasciende a su época, por lo menos a mi modo de entender, gracias por compartir.
One of my favorite composers. I love thos piece.
好美的音樂！忍不住一聽再聽！So beautiful, can't help to listen it over and over again.
Borodin es otro compositor subestimado y poco conocido. Su música es sublime.
Que belleza !!! Muchas gracias
Just beautiful!
I love all Borodin but this is especially beautiful.
While Borodin enjoys an enduring popularity in Russia, Eastern, and Central Europe, he is barely acknowledged in North America, which is sad since his music is so clearly the work of a genius.
Is he really only barely acknowledged here? That's funny, I brought the Borodin string sextet to a chamber music reading night this summer -- in Sacramento, California, with all local amateur musicians -- and found that I was literally the only one of the ten people there who hadn't played it before. Virtually all the string players I know are familiar with his second string quartet. I've also played music by Borodin in four of the five orchestras I've been in, all in the US.
antisemitism doesn't help. but people don't know that about him either lol...
You're talking about musicians. The general public here (U.S.) don't even know the name, but they may recognize some of the popular themes ("Stranger in Paradise," etc).
Aside from being a pointless comment--"is sad"--it's not even remotely true. I've known about Borodin ever since I was first listening to classical music (almost sixty years ago). His music was constantly played on the first classical music station I listened to (in Sacramento) and in subsequent stations, in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and even Berrien Springs. There were always Borodin recordings in the record stores as well. I had several LPs of his music in those days and several more CDs in subsequent years. All quite easy to find. As long as you knew where the B section was, or knew how to find it, you were good to go.
Borodin doesn't get played enough, but lovers of classical music certainly "acknowledge" him.
Realmente hermoso
Amazing
I have to learn this for a chamber music group
5:35
Not bad for a Chemist 👍🏻
You have a poor imagination for being a music critic
0:22-0:35
Masa played the piano, violin, viola, and cello
Wow, he must be really talented!
Masakazu Yasumoto Yes he is a Master at pool
Lizzy Joo It's the Moskov string quartet with the pianist Alexander Mondiantz.
I wonder if the classical music conservatives in the west haven't caught on to Borodin, because he's not a depressing, boring, formula-obsessed dolt that the library-pacing institutions can simply categorize, duplicate and patronize with their routines and pointless protocols. He created music that's experiential, organic, moving.
Hey there Robert, guy from the west here! Just wanted to let you know that while Borodin doesnt have the same overall influence like other russian composers like Tchaikovsky or Shostakovich, many of us still find his works and are deeply moved by them. Personally, his second quartet is a favorite across all string quartets I have ever heard. My only wish is that he wrote more for cello soloists! Just wanted you to let you know that Borodin‘s works do have an impact on many people to this day
Robert Johnston - You say Borodin is ignored because he isn't a "depressing, boring, formula-obsessed dolt" -- Are you saying that Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Prokofiev _are_ such dolts?
Borodin was conservative for his time...he was clearly more influenced by Brahms than, say, Liszt.
who is playing it?
Stephen Falk masa
Thanks!
Moskov string quartet with Alexander Mondiantz on piano.