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Borodin Trio

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The Borodin Trio was a chamber ensemble formed in 1976 by pianist Luba Edlina, violinist Rostislav Dubinsky, and cellist Yuli Turovsky, all musicians trained in the Soviet Union who later established careers in the West. Named after Russian composer Alexander Borodin, the group recorded Russian Romantic works as well as central European piano-trio repertoire. Its recordings are intended for listeners and scholars of piano, violin, and cello chamber music.

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Who were the original members of the Borodin Trio?

The chamber ensemble was formed in 1976 by three Soviet-trained musicians: pianist Luba Edlina, violinist Rostislav Dubinsky, and cellist Yuli Turovsky. They later established their professional careers in the West after emigrating from the Soviet Union.

Why is the group named the Borodin Trio?

The group was named in honor of the famous 19th-century Russian composer Alexander Borodin. Their repertoire heavily favored the rich romantic traditions of Russian classical music, including works by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff.

What kind of music did the Borodin Trio record?

The trio was highly celebrated for their extensive recordings of standard and Russian piano trio repertoire. They released highly regarded albums on the Chandos Records label, covering works ranging from Beethoven to Shostakovich.

Did the members of the Borodin Trio perform in other notable ensembles?

Prior to forming the trio, violinist Rostislav Dubinsky was famously a founding member of the renowned Borodin String Quartet. Cellist Yuli Turovsky later went on to found and direct the acclaimed chamber orchestra I Musici de Montréal.

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