Directory of Borodin, Aleksandr Porfir'yevich Resources

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This category lists pages and sites about the Russian composer Aleksandr Porfir'yevich Borodin (1833-87) who was also a chemist and physician. He published important chemistry papers and helped found a women's medical school. Music, especially composition, was his recreation. He later joined Balakirev in Moguchaya Kuchka (Mighty Little Heap), or The Five, a group of influential, nationalistic composers.

All sites listed here are suitable for children and teens to read and use for enjoyment and/or for schoolwork.

Resources in This Category

• Classical Composer Biography: Alexander Borodin

  http://www.lessontutor.com/bf_borodin.html
  Information on Alexander Borodin, composer of the Russian opera "Prince Igor".

• FactMonster - Borodin, Aleksandr Porfirevich

  http://www.factmonster.com/encyclopedia/people/borodin-aleksandr-porfirevich.html
  Brief biography of the Russian composer, chemist, and physician.

• The My Hero Project - Alexander Borodin

  http://myhero.com/go/hero.asp?hero=Alexander_Borodin_06
  Learn about the life of the chemist and composer who was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. Provides photos, list of works and related links.

 

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