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14 May 2003 Borodin: Professor of Chemistry & Composer

Borodin: Professor of Chemistry & Composer Alexander Porfir'yevitch Borodin (1833 - 1887) is unique in that he was the only major composer who was an amateur. His main occupation was as Professor of Chemistry at the St. Petersburg Military Academy.

Borodin as a Chemist - Speaker Henry Warson BSc, PhD, CChem, FRSC

The Music of Borodin (with illustrations) - Speaker Geoffrey Duggan BMus

14 May 2003, 19.00 for 19.30 The presentation will last for approximately 90 minutes and soft drinks, wine and coffee will be on sale afterwards.

The Barber Institute is near University railway station on the Cross City line.

Further details - Trevor Birt e-mail:trevorjbirt@bromsgrove56.fsnet.co.uk or Tel:01527 833641.