The Kirov Theatre Orchestra, the State Academy Symphony Orchestra of USSR, the USSR State Symphony Orchestra and the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra, Yuri Termirkanov Temirkanov’s style is highly emotional, placing much emphasis on colour and warmth. Naturally, this set contains a fair number of Russians works, from Tchaikovsky to Prokofiev, Khatchaturian, Scriabin, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich. Also included are lesser-known names such as Rodion Shchedrin (born 1932). The conductor also shows an affinity with a surprising number of French compositions by Ravel, Debussy and Ibert. The all Russian recordings date from approximately 1966 to 1985.