Many of the landmarks in the 20th-century orchestral repertoire were the result of the commissions, encouragement and performances of Serge Koussevitzky, conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for nearly 30 years.

Geoffrey Smith looks back at his early career as a double bass virtuoso and composer in Russia.

Koussevitzky Double Bass Concerto, Op 3 Anthony Alcock, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conductor Man Volkov
Chanson Triste, Op 2; Valse Miniature, Op 1 No 2 Anthony Alcock (double bass), Linda Cochrane (piano)

Musorgsky, arr Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition BBCSSO, conductor Nan Volkov

Prokofiev Symphony No 1 (Classical) BBC NOW, conductor Kazushi Ono

Copland El Salon Mexico BBC SO, conductor Oliver Knussen