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Organized in 1970 by Paul Kovriga, the Kovriga Balaliaka Orchestra has performed the music of Russia and Eastern Europe for many years. In this 1978 recording, the orchestra performs a variety of songs ranging from traditional Russian folk melodies to an interpretation of Mussorgsky’s “Great Gate of Kiev” from “Pictures at an Exhibition,” and Maurice Jarre’s “Lara’s Theme” from the movie Dr. Zhivago.

Track Listing

101	Volga Rhapsody	Kovriga Balalaika Orchestra, Paul Kauriga	07:30
102	Great Gate of Kiev (From "Pictures at an Exhibition")	Kovriga Balalaika Orchestra, Paul Kauriga	07:35
103	Vanka-Vstanka	Kovriga Balalaika Orchestra, Paul Kauriga	06:00
104	Ukrainian Fantasy	Kovriga Balalaika Orchestra, Paul Kauriga	04:10
105	Lara's Theme (From the film "Dr. Zhivago")	Kovriga Balalaika Orchestra, Paul Kauriga	07:13
106	Yurochka (Georgie)	Kovriga Balalaika Orchestra, Paul Kauriga	05:28
107	The Linden Tree	Kovriga Balalaika Orchestra, Paul Kauriga	05:19
108	Near the Valley	Kovriga Balalaika Orchestra, Paul Kauriga	05:09