Compact Discoveries 43: From Borodin to Broadway

Part of Series Compact Discoveries
Length 58:00
Licensor Fred Flaxman
Producer(s) Fred Flaxman
Formats Weekly Program
Topics Music
Produced 2004
Added to PRX March 9, 2006
 

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Summary:

Coupling Borodin's original music with its Broadway treatment in "Kismet."

Website:

http://www.compactdiscoveries.com

Tones:

Authoritative, Engaging, Light

Language:

English

Description:

Compact Discoveries Program 43: From Borodin to Broadway

The Broadway musical "Kismet" was based on themes of the Russian composer Alexandr Borodin. In this hour Fred Flaxman presents songs from the musical paired with the Borodin originals.

The complete script is available here or at www.compactdiscoveries.com.