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Shostakovich: Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor (Prom 6)

Dedicated to the violinist David Oistrakh who praised its solo part as ‘Shakespearean’; the concerto’s demonic Scherzo gives its soloist plenty of opportunity for virtuosity.

Duration:

39 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Composer Dmitry Shostakovich
Performer Nicola Benedetti
Performer Â鶹Éç National Orchestra of Wales
Conductor Thomas Søndergård

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