Scherzo in A-flat major (Borodin)

[1] It was originally written for solo piano, but in 1889 Alexander Glazunov orchestrated it, along with the Petite Suite.

[2] Borodin dedicated the piece to Théodore Jadoul, who made a four-hand piano arrangement of it.

[3] The Scherzo can be recognized as one of Borodin's compositions instantaneously because of its bright tone, pounding rhythms and exciting melodies.

[1][4] The following pianists have recorded the piece: In 1889, just two years after Borodin's death, Alexander Glazunov orchestrated the Petite Suite.

[2] Glazunov's orchestration of the Suite makes the 7th movement (Finale) the Scherzo, with the Nocturne inserted inside it as a trio section.