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From the Archives - Live from Leningrad

The Grand Hall of Russia's St. Petersburg Philharmonic, formerly the Leningrad Philharmonic.

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

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives.
Sam Wisman is Production Director for 91.9 Classical KC and a backup announcer for KCUR 89.3