This opera, which premiered in 1890 in St. Petersburg, was left unfinished by its composer; the tasks of completion fell to Rimsky-Korsakov and Glazunov.
This opera, which premiered in 1890 in St. Petersburg, was left unfinished by its composer; the tasks of completion fell to Rimsky-Korsakov and Glazunov. Based upon a 12th-century Kievan epic poem, it tells the story of a Russian prince's campaign against invaders and his subsequent capture. Minor characters include the title character's wife Yaroslavna and the enemy leader Khan Konchak. FTP name this opera known for its "Polovtsian Dances", the masterwork of Aleksandr Borodin.
This opera, which premiered in 1890 in St. Petersburg, was left unfinished by its composer; the tasks of completion fell to Rimsky-Korsakov and Glazunov.
{Prince Igor} or {Knyaz Igor}