Topics: Composers : Borodin, Aleksandr Porfir'yevich

This category lists pages and sites about the Russian composer Aleksandr Porfir'yevich Borodin (1833-87) who was also a chemist and physician. He published important chemistry papers and helped found a women's medical school. Music, especially composition, was his recreation. He later joined Balakirev in Moguchaya Kuchka (Mighty Little Heap), or The Five, a group of influential, nationalistic composers.All sites listed here are suitable for children and teens to read and use for enjoyment and/or for schoolwork.