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Alexander Borodin, Symphony No. 2, Symphony No. 3, Polovtsian Dances
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Alexander Borodin, Symphony No. 2, Symphony No. 3, Polovtsian Dances
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Alexander Borodin, Symphony No. 2, Symphony No. 3, Polovtsian Dances

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.690730.16
Object Type CD
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium plastic, ink
DimensionsOverall Diam 4 3/4 in (12.1 cm )
Storage H 3/8 in x W 5 1/2 in x D 4 7/8 in (1 cm x 14 cm x 12.4 cm )

Physical DescriptionCD with white case cover that has a central image depicting golden architectural details. The music contained on the CD is various renditions of works by Russian composer Alexander Borodin as performed by multiple European orchestras.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the G20 Summit Meeting in April 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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