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| Composer | Shostakovich, Dmitri (1906-1975) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Year | 1939 |
| Work type | Orchestral |
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Hilary Hahn returns to the stage with the Philadelphia Orchestra
After a six-month break to address persistent injuries, the bravura violinist appears in one of her signature pieces: Prokofiev's Violin Concerto no. 1.
Sir Mark Elder and the CBSO challenge expectations
Together with soloist Sir Stephen Hough, the CBSO and Sir Mark Elder reinvent Brahms’ First Piano Concerto, present the complex non-narrative of Janáček The Fiddler's Child and suggest real happiness in Shostakovich’s Sixth Symphony.
Ups and downs with Rouvali and the Philharmonia
Rouvali's Sibelius completely misses the mark, but his Shostakovich is thrilling and vibrant.