Program notes by David Brown, biographical notes on composer and performers, and Russian texts for the 1st and 4th works with English translations (22 p.) in container insert. The 1st work is an overture with chorus, the 2nd a ballet, the 3rd a symphonic ballad inspired by Pushkin, the 4th a cantata. The 2nd work arr. by Andrew Litton. Durations: 16:20; 27:44; 11:09; 22:35. Recorded Nov. 16-18, 1995, McDermott Hall, Meyerson Center, Dallas. Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Chorus ; Andrew Litton, conductor ; Svetlana Furdui, mezzo-soprano, Vassily Gerello, baritone (4th work).