Benjamin Pasternack, piano (2nd work) ; St. Charles Singers (3rd-4th works) ; Elgin Symphony Orchestra ; Robert Hanson, conductor
The 1st work is a suite from an opera; the 3rd-4th works originally for voice and piano, arranged for chorus and orchestra by I. Fine, R. Wilding-White, and G. Koponen.
Ed. recorded: Boosey and Hawkes.
Compact disc.
Program and biographical notes with lyrics in English (11 p.) inserted in container.
Recorded at Blizzard Theatre at the Arts Center, Elgin Community College, Ill., May 8-9, 2007.
The tender land (suite). Introduction and love music ; Party scene ; Finale : The promise of living (20:29) -- Piano concerto (16:54) -- Old American songs. Vol.1. The boatmen's song ; The dodger ; Long time ago ; Simple gifts ; I bought me a cat (12:46) -- Old American songs. Vol. 2. The little horses ; Zion's walls ; The golden willow tree ; At the river ; Ching-a-ring chaw (13:23)