Practical Music's 1984 Albanian Summer presents contemporary classical drawing inspiration from Balkan traditions through a modern compositional lens. Steele, Sherbourne, and Dave Smith create something both accessible and genuinely challenging—instrumental textures that evoke a sense of place while maintaining artistic sophistication. The playful 'entertainment' subtitle suggests wit within rigor. This original pressing is now scarce, appealing to collectors of experimental classical and British contemporary composition. An off-the-beaten-path gem for those seeking European classical music that resists easy categorization.