Compact disc. The 1st work a cantata for soloists, men's chorus, and orchestra, based on Symphony no. 1, movt. 3; written in memory of friends who died of AIDS. Program notes and text of the 1st work (7 p.) in container. Text by William M. Hoffman. Durations: 12:58; 41:00. Recorded Nov. 9-11, 1995, and Apr. 19 and July 19, 1996, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C. 1997 Grammy award winner, Best classical album. Michelle DeYoung, mezzo-soprano, male chorus of the Oratorio Society of Washington, male chorus of The Choral Arts Society of Washington (in the 1st work); National Symphony Orchestra; Leonard Slatkin, conductor. The 1st work sung in English (principally) and Hebrew.