Work: Cello Concerto no. 1 in C major, Hob VIIb:1

A young cellist impresses in Haydn's C major concerto, but the same key in Schumann's Second Symphony exposes weaknesses in the conductor's approach.

Before the planned program of Bartók and Haydn, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and conductor Karina Canellakis honor Seiji Ozawa with Bach's Air on a G String. 

A Colombian conductor and French cellist shine in a crowd-pleasing program ranging from Haydn to Bartók.