Brass Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.808675

Composed by Alexander Borodin (1833–1887). Arranged by F. Leslie Smith. Broadway,Holiday,Musical/Show,Romantic Period,Wedding. Score and parts. 19 pages. Sweetwater Brass Press #3130463. Published by Sweetwater Brass Press (A0.808675).

     The defeat of Igor Svyatoslavich, a Rus’ prince, in his 1185 campaign against invading Cuman (Polovtsy) tribes was immortalized in the Russian epic, The Lay of Igor’s Campaign. Seven centuries later, Alexander Borodin started work on an opera based on that old tale. Borodin died before finishing, but Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Alexander Glazunov completed Prince Igor, and it was performed for the first time in 1890. Sixty-three years later the Broadway production Kismet opened featuring songs adapted by Robert Wright and George Forrest from the music of Borodin. Arguably, the most popular of the show’s songs was Stranger in Paradise, which was based on the Gliding Dance of the Maidens from the Polovtsian Dances of Prince Igor.
     This beautiful brass quintet arrangement of Gliding Dance of the Maidens was adapted from the orchestra score. The key is A major, time signature is 4/4 and tempo marking is Andantino at the opening, slowing to a suggested quarter note = 63 at measure 15. Trumpets, Horn in F and Trombone all play a few grace notes. Highest notes for Trumpets are their G-sharp just above the staff; for Trombone, E above the staff. While not particularly challenging technically, the key to playing this piece is interpretation and feeling.
     This arrangement was completed in 2017, and performance time runs about 2 minutes, 38 seconds. The arranger, Les Smith, will be happy to provide substitute parts (for example, treble clef baritone for trombone) at no charge; contact him directly at lessmith61@bellsouth.net. For more arrangements by Les, enter Sweetwater Brass Press (without the quotation marks) in the search box. (Also, purchase of this piece entitles you to your choice of another of his arrangements at no charge; send a copy of your purchase receipt directly to him at lessmith61@bellsouth.net.)

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Trio Flute - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1231689

By Emmanuel Pahud. By Alexander Borodin (1833 - 1887). Arranged by Glenn Martin. Broadway,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Musical/Show,Opera,Romantic Period. 7 pages. Cornelius edition #827380. Published by Cornelius edition (A0.1231689).

The Polovtsian Dances, or Polovetsian Dances  form an exotic scene at the end of Act 2 of Alexander Borodin's opera Prince Igor. The introduction to dance number seventeen was used in the popular song Stranger in Paradise from the musical Kismet and this arrangement for Flute Trio is suitable for intermediate Flutists.

This Edition:
Introduction from Polovstsian Dance 17 for Flute Trio.
Duration: 2.30.

Concert Band - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1343777

Composed by Alexander Borodin. Arranged by John Ivor Holland. 19th Century,Broadway,Classical,Contest,Festival,Multicultural,Musical/Show,World. 264 pages. John Ivor Holland #929284. Published by John Ivor Holland (A0.1343777).

The Polovtsian Dances form an exotic scene at the end of act 2 of Alexander Borodin's opera 'Prince Igor'. The work remained unfinished when the composer died in 1887, although he had worked on it for more than a decade. A performing version was prepared by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Alexander Glazunov in 1890. Several other versions, or completions, of the opera have been made. The dances are sometimes performed with chorus and last around 11 minutes. Themes from the Polovtsian Dances have been used widely in popular culture, notably the 1953 musical 'Kismet'; the most prominent example is the popular standard Stranger in Paradise, adapted from the Gliding Dance of the Maidens, which opens this piece. This great piece, a staple of the orchestral repertoire, would form a substantial showpiece in any concert and important solos have been cross-cued for smaller ensembles.

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SKU: A0.1108673

By Arturo Escorza. By Alexander Borodin. Arranged by Arturo Escorza. 19th Century,Classical,Opera. Accompaniment. Duration 362. Arturo Escorza #711322. Published by Arturo Escorza (A0.1108673).

Orchestral accompaniment backing track of the Polovetsian Dances from the opera Prince Igor by Alexandr Borodin to rehearse or sing. Opera Karaoke. Dance of the Boys dance- 2nd Male dance-Female dance (reprise)-Finale.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1438010

Composed by Alexander Borodin. Arranged by Renan Moreira. 19th Century,Chamber,Classical,Folk,Traditional. 6 pages. R. Moreira #1018081. Published by R. Moreira (A0.1438010).

This arrangement was made for cello quartet from Borodins orchestral work (Prince Igor). It´s written up to the 4th position, being suitable for beginners, but also as a concert piece.

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SKU: A0.1108669

By Arturo Escorza. By Alexander Borodin. Arranged by Arturo Escorza. 19th Century,Classical,Opera. Accompaniment. Duration 139. Arturo Escorza #711318. Published by Arturo Escorza (A0.1108669).

Orchestral accompaniment backing track of the Polovetsian Dances from the opera Prince Igor by Alexandr Borodin to rehearse or sing. Opera Karaoke. Intro and the Gliding dance of the maidens.

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SKU: A0.1108671

By Arturo Escorza. By Alexander Borodin. Arranged by Arturo Escorza. 19th Century,Classical,Opera. Accompaniment. Duration 125. Arturo Escorza #711320. Published by Arturo Escorza (A0.1108671).

Orchestral accompaniment backing track of the Polovetsian Dances from the opera Prince Igor by Alexandr Borodin to rehearse or sing. Opera Karaoke. General dance.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.948606

Composed by E L Jefe. Arranged by Robert Blond. Contemporary. Score. 3 pages. Robert blond #6026605. Published by robert blond (A0.948606).

From the 1953 Broadway musical Kismet
Wright & Forrest adapted the melody in the A section from the dance theme Gliding Dance of the Maidens by classical Russian composer Alexander Borodin in his 1890 opera Prince Igor. The B section was composed by Wright & Forrest.
Piano solo adhering to composers' melodies; suitable for sing-a-longs
Technical difficulty minimized without compromising musical quality.

Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1097650

Composed by Alexander Borodin. Arranged by Nancy Frese Tabb. 19th Century,Classical,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Opera. 13 pages. Nancy Frese Tabb #701586. Published by Nancy Frese Tabb (A0.1097650).

This arrangement of the Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor includes the Introduction and the Dance of the Gliding Maidens. It is scored as a a Violin Solo with Piano Accompaniment. Great for a contest, competition or recital!

Flute,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1098135

Composed by Alexander Borodin. Arranged by Nancy Frese Tabb. 19th Century,Classical,Contest,Festival,Instructional,Wedding. Score and part. 13 pages. Nancy Frese Tabb #702008. Published by Nancy Frese Tabb (A0.1098135).

This arrangement of the Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor includes the Introduction and the Dance of the Gliding Maidens. It is scored as a a Flute Solo with Piano Accompaniment. Great for a contest, competition or recital!

Alto Saxophone,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1099631

Composed by Alexander Borodin. Arranged by Nancy Frese Tabb. 19th Century,Classical,Contest,Festival,Wedding. Score and part. 13 pages. Nancy Frese Tabb #703508. Published by Nancy Frese Tabb (A0.1099631).

This arrangement of the Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor includes the Introduction and the Dance of the Gliding Maidens. It is scored as a an Alto Saxophone Solo with Piano Accompaniment. Great for a contest, competition or recital!

Cello,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1098856

Composed by Alexander Borodin. Arranged by Nancy Frese Tabb. 19th Century,Classical,Contest,Festival,Opera. Score and part. 13 pages. Nancy Frese Tabb #702698. Published by Nancy Frese Tabb (A0.1098856).

This arrangement of the Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor includes the Introduction and the Dance of the Gliding Maidens. It is scored as a a Cello Solo with Piano Accompaniment. Great for a contest, competition or recital!

Piano Quartet,String Ensemble Cello,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.722493

Composed by Alexander Borodin. Arranged by Anne L Christopherson GRSM ARCM. Concert,Contemporary,Opera,Wedding. Score and parts. 13 pages. Music-Scores.com #6681743. Published by Music-Scores.com (A0.722493).

Polovetsian Dances: Introduction and theme of Gliding Dance of the Maidens, from the opera Prince Igor.

Quintet for 2 Violins, Viola, Cello and Piano.

About 2 minutes.

Arranged by Anne Christopherson at www.music-scores.com