The legendary live performance with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra on December 18 & 19, 1980, 18 years after Kondrashin premiered "Babi Yar", and about 3 months before he suddenly died. It is a transcendental masterpiece that is unparalleled yet. The lyrics of Yevtuschenko at the time of the premiere were forced to use a revised version when recording to Melodia later, so the performance with the original lyrics used here is even more valuable. Kondrashin's strong assertion and a kind of unique tension have been consistently maintained from the beginning, which begins with a heavy weight, and it is an amazing performance that grabs the listener's heart. This release features the new mastering from the original analog master.