Ma, Yo-Yo – Shostakovich: The Cello Concertos

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New Vinyl Record – Ma, Yo-Yo – Shostakovich: The Cello Concertos

In October 2023, world-renowned cellist and cultural ambassador Yo-Yo Ma returned to Boston’s Symphony Hall to play Shostakovich’s two cello concertos with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and its Music Director, Andris Nelsons. Recorded by a team headed by legendary Hollywood producer Shawn Murphy and BSO lead recording engineer Nick Squire, their performances of these two very different works are now set to be released by Deutsche Grammophon to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the composer’s death in 1975.

LP1 – Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107

Side A:

1. I. Allegretto
2. II. Moderato

Side B:

1. III. Cadenza
2. IV. Allegro con moto

LP2 – Cello Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 126

Side C:

1. I. Largo

Side D:

1. II. Scherzo. Allegretto
2. III. Finale. Allegretto