Yo-Yo Ma, Andris Nelsons, Boston Symphony Orchestra Shostakovich: The Cello Concertos CD

For the 50th anniversary of the composer’s death, Andris Nelsons and the BSO conclude their award-winning decade-long Shostakovich Project by presenting the Shostakovich symphony cycle, featuring Yo-Yo Ma's performances of the two cello concertos. Introducing the latter work to the audience, Ma said, “This piece is as relevant today as it was then. I think Shostakovich’s artistic truth was to represent the voice of the voiceless.”

Tracklist:

Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107:

1. I. Allegretto
2. II. Moderato
3. III. Cadenza
4. IV. Allegro con moto

Cello Concerto No. 2 in G Major, Op. 126:

5. I. Largo
6. II. Scherzo. Allegretto
7. III. Finale. Allegretto