Leonard Cassini (piano)
BBC Scottish Orchestra
(Leader, J. Mouland Begbie)
Conducted by Royalton Kisch
It was in 1933 that Shostakovich wrote his Concerto for the unusual combination of piano, trumpet, and strings. Throughout its four movements (played without a break) high spirts abound, and parts of the work are written in a definitely popular style, though there is much ingenuity in the workmanship. The finale (Allegro brio) is particularly gay and energetic. H.R.

Tone Poem: En Saga - Sibelius
Concerto for piano, trumpet, and strings - Shostakovich
(solo trumpet, Harry Macanespie)Introduction and March: Tarpeja - Beethoven
Symphonic Suite: Printemps. - Deoussy