Soviet Army Chorus and Band in A Program of Favorites

In this 1957 recording, Boris Alexandrov directs the Soviet Army Chorus and Band in a selection of well-known Russian and Czech popular, classical, and folk songs. They cover a variety of topics such as friendship, the lives of soldiers, love, the impressive Russian landscape, and notable events from Russian history, and include compositions by Mikhail Glinka and Anton Rubinstein. The recording features performances by vocal soloists Arthur Eisen, Alexei Sergeev, and Nicolai Abramov. Liner notes provide background information on the songs and song lyrics in Russian for the 11 Russian songs.

Track Listing

101	A Toast to Friends Soviet Army Chorus and Band, Boris Alexandrov	03:40
102	Sing, Little Nightingale Soviet Army Chorus and Band, Boris Alexandrov	02:37
103	Wait for Your Soldier Soviet Army Chorus and Band, Boris Alexandrov	03:38
104	To an Army Man Soviet Army Chorus and Band, Boris Alexandrov	02:21
105	Polka Soviet Army Chorus and Band, Boris Alexandrov	03:02
106	Curling Waves Soviet Army Chorus and Band, Boris Alexandrov	04:37
107	Free Will Soviet Army Chorus and Band, Boris Alexandrov	05:29
201	The Cliff on the Volga Soviet Army Chorus and Band, Boris Alexandrov	06:06
202	A Soldier's Farewell Soviet Army Chorus and Band, Boris Alexandrov	02:19
203	My Prayer Soviet Army Chorus and Band, Boris Alexandrov	03:02
204	Dubinushka Soviet Army Chorus and Band, Boris Alexandrov	03:38
205	The Little Bell Soviet Army Chorus and Band, Boris Alexandrov	03:40
206	From beyond the Island Soviet Army Chorus and Band, Boris Alexandrov	05:53