I don't know if Borodin was considered as such. I always considered him a romantic, but your characterization of him as neo-classic fit my unacknowledged feelings toward his work. However, some of Borodin’s works, such as his symphonic poem “In the Steppes of Central Asia”, may exhibit elements of classical influence, such as a focus on melody and harmony reminiscent of classical music. Additionally, his opera “Prince Igor” features a mix of folk and classical elements, which might be seen as a precursor to the neo-classical movement. It’s worth noting that the term “neo-classical” is often associated with composers like Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Prokofiev, and Dmitri Shostakovich, who were active in the early 20th century and drew heavily from classical forms and structures in their work. As a 19th-century composer, Borodin does not fit neatly into this category.

My Dad's favorite also. He just passed in late February of this year, and we played this for him on his last...well, you know. I love this piece so much, and I too get teary. I love so many of the Russian composers, and Borodin is one of my favorites.

찰리 채플린이 아인슈타인 처칠 과 함께 三大天才 라고 불렀다고 합니다,

En 1987

Un abrazo fuerte para Chile! Gracias

Thanks a lot for this comment.

I am so grateful for your comment. Here is the link of the first song, you can see the translate. Enjoy. lyricstranslate.com/en/donskaya-balada-%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F-%D0%B1%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B0-don-river-ballad.html

Thanks, dear Tanja: the lyrics are overwhelmingly beautiful! Thank you ever so much! What a wonderful New Year's gift.@@vanjastanishic3426

Dzięki Franciszkowi wlazłem tu, i mam duchową frajdę.

They are not mongols

Cieszę się. Dziękuję za komentarz.

Niesamowicie piękna muzyka.

Thank you. I'll listen to Vaughan Williams.

You might also love Ravel’s Daphnis et Chloe as well! For me it’s the pinnacle of human creativity and experience, I always break into tears while listening to it

@@Smin-f3h I completely agree, a WONDERFUL piece. This music does not need to be blasted out at high volume, sometimes I wait for everyone at home to go to bed and the house is quiet. Then I sit in a comfortable chair, turn the lights very low and play these pieces at a very low volume. The music will overwhelm you and take you to another place, how fortunate are we that we that such brilliant minds have evolved that can produce such beauty. Best wishes.

It was moving for me to read your words. I share everything you said. Borodin's music, as well as the music of soooo many other greats will last forever, even beyond the grave. I just imagine my soul sailing through the universe listening to The New World Symphony, Scherazade, everything by Tchaikosky, and so many others. I imagine the universe alive with this music. Talk about crying! Sail on, my friend.

@@Smin-f3h Oh yes, Ravel is also on my list of GENIUSES. I recently watched a documentary about Aaron Copland, another of my favorites, he talked about a visit to France where he met Ravel, can you imagine two such brilliant men talking about their music.