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This original work for ATBB recorders is a fugue on a subject culled from the most recognizable motive of a well-known classical Russian string quartet, the second of only two by Aleksandr Borodin (1833-1887). The music is not particularly difficult technically, and is accessible to intermediate players. The countersubject is an offbeat rhythmic pattern, that may take a couple runs to develop security with, but the note ranges are easy and the music moves slowly. Familiarity with the original string quartet movement will help players further appreciate the compositional techniques employed, as well as the fugal treatments of the melody, and add to their enjoyment of playing it.