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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.

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, 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.