An amateur cellist, the composer of Prince Igor was the only one of the Group of Five to have written some ten chamber works for his personal pleasure. Of these, Alexander Borodin s second string quartet is a pure masterpiece. Its irresistible Nocturne has been played around the world in various arrangements. This new disc from Praga, the first volume in a Borodin series, also features his cello sonata and piano quintet, all performed by members of the Prazák Quartet, joined by pianist Jaromír Klepác.