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This gang was generally opposed to chamber music, but Borodin was an enthusiastic performer of it, on the cello, and composed a great deal for small ensembles — much to the displeasure of his fellow Russophils. He had an unparalleled gift for exotic melody, and a lot of his music showed up in the 1953 musical "Kismet" by Robert Wright and George Forrest. In 1954, Borodin was posthumously awarded a Tony Award for this show.
As Maestro Nir Kabaretti notes, "Music and healing have been linked throughout history, and now more than ever, it feels vital to illuminate that connection and celebrate it. The Greek god Apollo was not only god of the sun but also the god of healing and music.