“…The Kyev (Kiev) Virtuosi Symphony Orchestra, described as one of the Ukraine’s leading orchestra. The average age of its members is just 30 and most of them are winners of various competitions. There is no doubt that they play very well here, providing a suitably well-upholstered background for both works. The American violinist Annelle Gregory has won several prizes and competitions, and her love of Russian music has led her to want to revive forgotten Russian works. She plays with virtuosity when required, and with a sweetly singing, pure line as the music becomes lyrical.”