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Alexander Borodin's opera "Prince Igor" is a monumental work that he labored on for nearly two decades but never completed. It was posthumously finished by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Alexander Glazunov, premiering in 1890. The opera is renowned for its "Polovtsian Dances," which are often performed as a standalone orchestral piece.

The Polovtsian Dances from Borodin's opera Prince Igor are renowned for their vibrant orchestration and melodic richness. The opera remained unfinished at Borodin's death, but the dances became a standalone concert favorite. Their themes were later adapted in the 1953 musical Kismet.

The Polovtsian Dances, part of Borodin's opera Prince Igor, were posthumously completed by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and Alexander Glazunov. Known for their vibrant orchestration and exotic melodies, they are often performed as a standalone concert piece.