From the Archives - Live from Leningrad

By Frank Byrne,

Sam Wisman

Published May 18, 2026 at 11:24 AM CDT

The Leningrad Philharmonic of old was a legendary musical experience. This episode features two of Russia’s greatest instrumental soloists in live 1960s performances with that great orchestra. It’s dynamic and not to be missed.

Compositions and Recordings

Piano Concerto No. 1 in Bb minor, Op. 23
by Peter Tchaikovsky
Yuri Temirkanov and the Leningrad Philharmonic
Grigory Sokolov, pinao

Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33
by Peter Tchaikovsky
Gennady Rozhdestvensky and the Leningrad Philharmonic
Mstislav Rostropovich, cello

From the Archives with Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives.

Sam Wisman

Sam Wisman is Production Director for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3