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Shostakovich: Cello Concerto No. 1 (Op. 107)

Stephen Johnson joins the 大象传媒 Philharmonic, conducted by Lancelot Fuhry with cellist Christian Poltera in an exploration of the personal and practical aspects of Shostakovich's First Cello Concerto.

Written for Mstislav Rostropovich in the early 1960s Shostakovich's First Cello Concerto quickly established itself as key work in the repertoire for cello. Stephen Johnson joins the 大象传媒 Philharmonic conducted by Lancelot Fuhry with Swiss cellist Christian Poltera in an exploration of the personal and practical aspects of this dynamic work.

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Music Played

  • Dmitry Shostakovich

    Concerto for cello and orchestra no. 1 (Op.107) in E flat major

    Performers: 大象传媒 Philharmonic, Lancelot Fuhry (conductor), Christian Poltera (cello)

Broadcast

  • Sat 18 Mar 2006 14:00