Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin, "Little Suite" for piano, Op. 68

#Rarity #CulturalHeritage #Borodin #Glazunov #Svetlanov #RussianMusic #ClassicalMusic Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin, "Little Suite" for piano, Op. 68, orchestrated by Alexander Glazunov. Performed by Evgeny Svetlanov and the State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the USSR. Immerse yourself in the refined world of Russian Romanticism in this brilliant orchestral version. Originally written for piano by the chemist and composer Alexander Borodin himself, "Little Suite" reveals new facets in the masterful orchestration of his friend and follower, Alexander Glazunov. Glazunov, carefully preserving the poetic quality of the miniatures, clothed them in vivid orchestral colors, emphasizing both the lyricism and the epic scope characteristic of Borodin's work. The legendary maestro Evgeny Svetlanov, a benchmark interpreter of Russian music, together with the USSR Symphony Orchestra, presents a benchmark performance of this work. Under his baton, each piece of the suite (often presented in its orchestral version as the "Petite Suite") acquires a unique expressiveness: from the heartfelt "Intermezzo" and the graceful "Mazurka" to the monumental "Romance" and the solemn "Serenade." Movements of the orchestral *Petite Suite* (with Glazunov's added scherzo): 1. In the Monastery - Quiet, reverent. 00:00 2. Intermezzo - Graceful and lyrical. 05:59 3. Mazurka - A lively Polish dance. 09:54 4. Mazurka II - A different, unusual mazurka. 12:46 5. Dreams - Dreamy and atmospheric. 15:47 6. Serenade - A brilliant, guitar-like, virtuoso piece. 20:11 7. Nocturne - Borodin's famous, beautiful melody. 22:31 In this video, you'll hear a unique fusion of two geniuses of Russian music: Borodin's melodic gift and Glazunov's impeccable compositional mastery, realized with the highest artistic level by one of the world's great orchestras. Why you should watch this video: A rare orchestral version of Borodin's piano cycle. A historic recording featuring Evgeny Svetlanov—a treasure trove of Soviet musical heritage. High-quality interpretation and sound by the legendary USSR State Orchestra. A perfect example of the transformation of chamber music into symphonic music. An introduction to a lesser-known, yet beautiful side of the work of the composers of the "Mighty Handful." Dear listeners, you can support the channel: https://donatepay.ru/don/1448163 or https://t.me/rad_siar_al_bot or https://app.lava.top/1360410176?tabId=donate