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Shostakovich: The Cello Concertos

Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Boston Symphony Orchestra, Andris Nelsons

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Shostakovich: The Cello Concertos

Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Boston Symphony Orchestra, Andris Nelsons

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Benefiting from the superb audio quality achieved in the exceptional acoustic of Boston’s Symphony Hall, Yo-Yo Ma gives inspired performances of the two cello concertos. The inventive First was written for another friend, Mstislav Rostropovich, a famously demanding piece that was an early landmark in Ma’s own career. The far more introspective Second was the composer’s 60th-birthday present to himself. Introducing the latter work to the Symphony Hall audience, Ma said, “This piece is as relevant today as it was then. I think Shostakovich’s artistic truth was to represent the voice of the voiceless.”

Contents and tracklist

I. Allegretto
Track length6:35
II. Moderato
Track length12:13
III. Cadenza –
Track length5:36
IV. Finale. Allegro con moto
Track length4:47
I. Largo
Track length13:20
II. Scherzo. Allegretto –
Track length4:43
III. Finale. Allegretto
Track length16:10

Awards and reviews

  • Grammy Awards
    68th Awards (2026)
    Nominated - Best Classical Instrumental Solo
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