Conductor Georg Solti had the leading orchestras from Europe's music metropolises at his disposal for this compilation of the most famous and popular works written by the great Russian composers – these orchestras included the Berlin and Vienna Philharmonics, London Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire Paris.

The repertoire featured on these Fab Four CDs ranges from works written by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov to compositions by Borodin, Glinka and Mussorgsky.

Contents:
CD 1
- Glinka: Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture (4:55)
- Borodin: Prince Igor Overture (11:36)
- Mussorgsky: Prelude [Hovanshichina] (5:25)
- Mussorgsky: Persian Dances [Hovanshichina] (6:40)
Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra / Georg Solti
1959

- Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings Op.48 (27:27)
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra / Georg Solti
1958

CD 2
- Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.2 (31:46)
Paris Conservatory Orchestra / Georg Solti
1956

- Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 op.23 (34:40)
Kurifuodo Curzon (piano)
Vienna Philharmonic / Georg Solti
1958

CD 3
- Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.5 Op.64 (44:19)
Paris Conservatory Orchestra / Georg Solti
1956

CD 4
- Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.2 Op.18 (32:39)
Julius Katchen (piano)
London Symphony Orchestra / Georg Solti

- Mussorgsky: Night on Bald Mountain (10:20)
Berlin Philharmonic / Georg Solti
1959