Borodin Collection

BORODIN
ALEKSANDR PORFIRYEVICH BORODIN Russian composer, and chemist

Prince Igor : Set Design
BAL3741 Prince Igor : Set Design by Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Russian, out of copyright

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin, Russian composer (1833-1887) (b / w photo)
814052 Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin, Russian composer (1833-1887) (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin)

Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin, Russian composer (1833-1887) (b / w photo)
814050 Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin, Russian composer (1833-1887) (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin)

Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas
Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin. Private Collection

Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A, Borodin, 1908
Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1908. Private Collection

Market Place. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin. Artist: Veshchilov
Market Place. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin. Private Collection

Polovtsian girl. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1909. From a private collection

Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1900s. Artist: Ponomarev, Evgeni Petrovich (1852-1906)
Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1900s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

The Polovtsian camp. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Found in the collection of the Museum of Private Collections in A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Artist: Korovin, Konstantin Alexeyevich (1861-1939)
Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

The skomorokhs. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
The skomorokhs. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Putivl. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Putivl. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. From a private collection

Peoples. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Artist: Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947)
Peoples. Costume design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Court of Prince Vladimir Galitsky. Stage design for the opera Prince Igor by A. Borodin, 1914. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Aleksandr Porfiryevich Borodin(1833-1887), Russian chemist and composer

FRANCES ALDA (1879-1952). New Zealander soprano singer. Photographed in the role of Yaroslavna in the opera Prince Igor, by Alexander Borodin, c1915

ALEKSANDER P. BORODIN (1834-1887). Russian composer. Autograph signature in Roman script

Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (1844-1908) Russian composer, a master of orchestration. A member of The Five (Balakirev, Mussorgsky, Cui, Borodin ). Head-and-shoulders image

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Khan Kontchak, though a Tartar bent on attacking Putivl, turns out to be very decent chap who allows Vladimir to marry his daughter and respects Igors gallantry

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Princess Yaroslavna, Igors wife, who persuades her brother Vladimir to mend his ways: she weeps for the fate of Russia and her husband, but all ends reasonably happily. Date: first performed 1890

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Vladimir Galitsky, Igors dissolute brother in law, who will fall for the Tartar Khans daughter Kontchakovna and find himself torn between love and duty

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The prologue is set in the streets of Putivl which is threatened by the Polovtsian Tartars of Khan Kontchak : but not to worry, Igor will save the town

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Kontchakovna, daughter of Khan Kontchak and beloved by Vladimir, friend of Igor whom Kontchak is attacking... amazingly, all ends happily !

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Costume for a female dancer

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Costume for a male (?) dancer carrying a bow, but dressed for ballet rather than battle

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Set design for acts 2 and 3 : the camp of the Polovtsians, who are attacking Prince Igor

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Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin was a renowned Russian composer, born in 1833 and passing away in 1887. His contributions to the world of music are timeless, with his opera "Prince Igor" being one of his most notable works. The set design for this opera is nothing short of spectacular, showcasing the immense talent and creativity that Borodin possessed. The black and white photo captures the essence himself, allowing us a glimpse into the life of this musical genius. Alongside it, we see costume sketches for "Prince Igor, " displaying the intricate details that went into bringing this opera to life on stage. Collaborating with other artists such as Nicholas Roerich and Konstantin Alexandrovich Veshchilov, Borodin's vision came to fruition through their stunning stage designs. These designs transport us to different scenes within "Prince Igor, " from marketplaces bustling with activity to enchanting Polovtsian camps. Furthermore, costume designers like Konstantin Alexeyevich Korovin and Evgeni Petrovich Ponomarev added their artistic touch by creating exquisite costumes for characters like Polovtsian girls. Their attention to detail brings authenticity and vibrancy to each character's portrayal. Borodin's legacy lives on through these visual representations of his work. They serve as a testament not only to his brilliance as a composer but also highlight the collaborative efforts that brought "Prince Igor" to life on stage. As we admire these captivating designs, we can't help but be transported into the world created by Alexander Porfiryevich Borodin all those years ago.