鮑羅定將化學視為一生的職志,其卓越的音樂創作,不過是興趣的發
揮.音樂史上雖肯定鮑羅定作品的不朽性,但仍將他定位成業餘的音樂家,
因此探討鮑羅定及其作品的文獻並不多,尤其在國內針對此課題的研究更
是乏人問津.於是選定筆者最為欣賞,亦是鮑羅定最知名的作品之一--[B小
調第二號交響曲]為論文題目.本論文先就鮑羅定的時代背景,生平及音樂
風格開始探討.進入主題之後,首先介紹鮑羅定B小調第二號交響曲的創作
歷程,首演經過及音樂特質;而後深入樂曲分析-包括曲式,結構,和聲進行,
以及配器法之探討;進而推衍指揮法,除了筆者的心得外,更從現場演奏與
CD有聲資料的版本比較中,領略各指揮家的風格與詮釋,以期洞悉原作的精
髓,而提昇實際的指揮技巧與音樂內涵的掌握.另外,在本論文中亦嘗試以
此曲作調性與色彩的探討.鮑羅定的[B小調第二號交響曲]對尚未到過俄國
的人提供了完整的俄國人民生活的寫照.樂曲中洋溢著無比的氣魄,及對生
活的熱愛,也充分表現出自然雄渾的力量.它是對俄羅斯自然的謳歌,也是
對照耀俄羅斯大地之太陽的讚歌.鮑羅定雖在原譜上清楚地標示出速度等
記號,但後人的詮釋並不完全依循原作之要求,各家的差異性很大,卻也皆
合理.尤其筆者參考的五位大師中有三位是俄國指揮家,風格迴異,但樂評
皆稱為"鮑羅定的代言人".這可解釋為鮑羅定作品的實驗性與包容性,一如
芭蕾舞劇的精神內涵-自由,彈性,演奏者可自由發揮其美學理念,因而使其
音樂更為多元化,藝術化.無怪乎英國作曲家Philip Heseltine推崇鮑羅定
為"傳統交響樂形式作曲家中,十九世紀的最後四分之一期之最偉大的藝術
家."

Abstract Borodin composed many outstanding works
although he wasmore notable as a chemist. There are few studies
about his musical works inliterature because he is considered,
however, as an amateur by many musicians. This research about
Symphony No. 2, one of his most performed works, is to analyze
this work and to investigate how people interpret it. A
literature review was made including the life of Borodin,the
development of literature, fine art, and music in his time, the
characteristics of his music, and the progress of writing
Symphony No. 2. Emphases were also placed upn the premiere of
Symphony No. 2. As for the work itself, analyses were made
regarding the structure, form, harmony and orchestration.
Discussions about the association of keys with color were also
conducted by comparing the ideas proposed by several composers
such as Rimsky-Korsakov. Conducting of Symphony No. 2 was
discussed in details based on four recordings, documentation of
a live concert, interviews with conductors, and personal
interpretation by the author. This discussion was followed by an
extensive comparison among the individual recordings and the
live concert. As a nationlist, Borodin Symphony No. 2 provides a
portrait for people who has not been to Russia. This was
conveyed through his lyric melody, colorful orchestration, and
his sophisticated skills to handle forms and passages.
Distinctive differences were perceived although notations such
as tempo signs were clearly marked on the scores. This can be
attributed to the inherent characteristics of his works that are
experimental and comprehensive. This is perhaps why British
composer-Philip Heseltine regard Borodin, in concerning
traditional symphonic form, as the master craftsman of the last
quarter of the nineteenth century.
Abstract Borodin composed many outstanding works