Steve Schwartz writes enthusiastically of Jan Novak's "Dido", conducted by Kubelik, and "Mimus Magicus". By coincidence I too acquired this CD recently, and I second his praise. Jan Novak's vigorous, austere style seems to me closer to Honegger's choral and opera music than to of any of the czech masters, but it will appeal to anyone looking for some strong choral music a little out of the ordinary. I think the notes are in Latin (amongst others) because the disc was sponsored by the Ludus Latinis Foundation with which the composer was himself associated, and by another trust for the promotion of modern Latin studies. Christopher Webber, Blackheath, London, UK. http://www.nashwan.demon.co.uk/zarzuela.htm "ZARZUELA!"