Listen Along: Dmitri Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1

Trinity Lê, CFK Intern

Jose Campos is a student of Cello Performance, pursuing his BM at the Jacobs School of Music. Join us as he walks us through one of the great compositions for Cello and Orchestra, Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1, pointing out its best moments, standout features, and describing the historical context in which it was written. 

Trinity and Jose leading a music lesson for Ms. Martin’s kindergarten class from Hays-Porter Elementary School

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Listen Along: Dmitri Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1