From the Archives - Shostakovich for solo and cinema

By Frank Byrne,

Sam Wisman

Published August 31, 2026 at 10:34 AM CDT

Dmitri Shostakovich composed powerful music in many genres. We’ll hear a wonderful concerto composed for a dear friend his, and an evocative film score honoring a famous scientist.

Compositions and Recordings

Cello Concerto No. 1
by Dmitri Shostakovich
Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Yo-Yo Ma, cello

Suite from "Michurin"
by Dmitri Shostakovich
Maxim Shostakovich and the USSR RTV Large Symphony and Chorus

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