January 25 - January 31: Listening Assignment (remember that listening assignments apply to the weeks during which the listening is assigned.)

Alexander Borodin

• Read this article about Borodin: http://www.dsokids.com/listen/by-composer/alexander-borodin.aspx
• Listen to the link of music in the link above.
• What era did Borodin compose in (Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary)?
• What are three pieces he composed?
• What are three things you learned from his biography that you liked?
• Please listen to Borodin's "Prince Igor" Suite, conducted by Gustav Dudamel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JG86-Tm1ddY