Giuseppe Andalora - Shostakovich: Prelude & Fugue Fantastic Dances [CD] CHAPPELL ROAN- NPR TINY DESK-FT4KTHJW2G92W Zora's Domain

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Giuseppe Andalora - Shostakovich: Prelude & Fugue Fantastic Dances [CD] CHAPPELL ROAN- NPR TINY DESK-FT4KTHJW2G92W Zora's DomainDmitri Shostakovich (1906 1975) composed two piano concertos that stand as strikingly different yet complementary reflections of his evolving musical and emotional world. The Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor Op. 35 (1933), written for piano, trumpet, and string orchestra, is a work of youthful brilliance and wit. Shostakovich himself was the soloist at it's premiere, showcasing his virtuosity and sharp humor. The concerto brims with parody, irony, and