{"product_id":"borodin-in-the-steppes-of-central-asia-oversized-score","title":"Borodin - In the Steppes of Central Asia Oversized Score","description":"\u003cp\u003eRussian composer and chemist Alexander Borodin (1833-1887) wrote the symphonic poem In the Steppes of Central Asia in 1880, with it premiering at the Russian Opera Orchestra in St. Petersburg under Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's baton on April 20, 1880. Intended as one of several tableaus written for a celebration that never happened of Emperor Alexander II of Russia's then 25-year reign, the work has remained popular on the concert stage since it was first performed. A programmatic work depicting Russians and Asians working together in Central Asia, Borodin included the following note in the score: \"In the silence of the monotonous steppes of Central Asia is heard the unfamiliar sound of a peaceful Russian song. From the distance we hear the approach of horses and camels and the bizarre and melancholy notes of an oriental melody. A caravan approaches, escorted by Russian soldiers, and continues safely on its way through the immense desert. It disappears slowly. The notes of the Russian and Asiatic melodies join in a common harmony, which dies away as the caravan disappears in the distance.\" Instrumentation: 2.1+EH.2.2: 4.2.3.0: Timp: Str (9-8-7-6-5 in set). 11x14 oversized score.This product is Printed on Demand and may take several weeks to fulfill. Please order from your favorite retailer.  In the Steppes of Central Asia (Eine Steppenskizze)  Composer: Alexander Borodin Publisher: Edwin F. Kalmus Instrument: Orchestra Format: Deluxe Score Pages: 1\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Edwin F. Kalmus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51882467885341,"sku":"A133501OS","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/2092\/9309\/files\/A133501OS.jpg?v=1781579316","url":"https:\/\/scarlettmusic.com.au\/products\/borodin-in-the-steppes-of-central-asia-oversized-score","provider":"Scarlett Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}