The disc opens in Spain with Maurice Ravel's magnificent "Bolero", known for its feverish, hypnotic rhythm and massive orchestral sound. "Bolero", Ravel's most famous piece epitomizes his preoccupation with restyling and reinventing dance movements. The listener is then taken to Baghdad circa 1071 A.D. with a medley from the classic 1953 musical KISMET. This Tony-award winning show was constructed entirely around the music of celebrated Russian composer Alexander Borodin.