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The concerto was composed in 1959 for Mstislav Rostropovich, who committed it to memory and gave the premiere four days later.
Cellists consider it to be one of the most difficult works to play in the orchestral repertoire.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Performer | Alisa Weilerstein |
| Conductor | Karina Canellakis |
| Orchestra | 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra |
| Unknown | Dmitry Shostakovich |
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麻豆社 Proms—麻豆社 Proms, 2018
All broadcasts from the 2018 麻豆社 Proms season.
