In the Steppes of Central Asia (Borodin, Aleksandr)
| Title | In the Steppes of Central Asia |
| Alternative title | Esquisse symphonique |
| Creators | Aleksandr Borodin, composer |
| Opus | — |
| Instrumentation | orchestra |
| Number of movements | — |
| Keys | A minor |
| Composed | 1880 |
| First published | 1882 |
| Dedication | Franz Liszt |
| Tempo markings | — |
| Metronome markings | — |
| Time signatures | — |
| Average duration (sec) | 420 |
| Number of measures | — |
| Composition types | Sketches |
| Period | Romantic |
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Sections
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Arrangements
| Details | Section | Arranged for | Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | Complete | theater orchestra | Hubert Mouton |
| View | Complete | small orchestra | — |
| View | Complete | military band | Frank Winterbottom |
| View | Complete | 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns and double bass | Patrick Clements |
| View | Complete | — | Masahiro Komuro |
| View | Complete | piano 4 hands | — |
| View | Complete | piano | Théodore Jadoul |
Scores
Recordings/Performances
| Details | Ensemble | Performers | Files (click to listen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| View | Czech National Symphony Orchestra (orchestra) | Complete Recording | |
| View | DuPage Symphony Orchestra (orchestra) | Barbara Schubert, conductor | Complete Performance |
| View | — | Walter Goehr, conductor | Complete Performance |
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