Interpretations of Music -February 2023 Shostakovich Cello Concerto

Shostakovich Cello Concerto
Brian Lee, cello & Dina Vainshtein, piano
Video Production by Dave Jamrog Audio/Video Boston
Benjamin Zander's Interpretations of Music: Lessons for Life
Recorded Saturday, February 4, 2023, Boston Public Library - Central
Rabb Hall 700 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Explore videos of past classes at the Benjamin Zander Center
benjaminzander.org & bostonphil.org

[@panossolo909]

Thank you for explaining … Shostakovich to me! (I accidentally bumped into his music at a recent concert by the LSO at Megaron (violin #1 concerto). This was followed by listening to Isserlis KZbin performance of this cello concerto, that has been … haunting me ever since. Now I know why. Surely one can tell that Shch’s work is a breakthrough in music.

[@SimonIsaCello]

I love how he sings the piece the whole time, i find myself doing the same whilst i play it

[@jazzbariman]

The instruments here really did kind of hold the musicians here back a bit. I would love to hear Dina on a great piano. The poor father! Finding out your kid needs a better cello at this level . . . . There have been a few great performances in this KZbin series. This is a performance where I would love to have a CD. So please, Mr. Lee and Ms. Vainshtein, when you release the CD of your performance of this Cello Concerto, please announce it here. I will be one of the first to purchase it. Thank you for a GREAT performance!!

[@elliotteocomposer]

Finally, an interpretation class on Shostakovich! ❤

[@terraricardo]

Watching Maestro Zander's master class is always an enriching experience. The life he brings to the music and the utmost dignity with which he treats those young talents is truly inspiring. This particular master class was no different, if not more captivating. Hearing the firsthand account of the first performance of this masterpiece was simply 'wow'. I wish Brian Lee all the best and hope to eventually watch a recording of him playing with the full orchestra.

[@MyPianoArchives]

Unexpected, but this definitely how I feel listening to this piece: 17:42

[@MyPianoArchives]

Also, this is incredible. Thank you so much for sharing this phenomenal experience.

[@howardcohen6817]

Thanks loads for the video, Ben. Your energy-level is terrific and a gritty dare to any young musician sitting next to you. David went from playing nicely to expressing it all (terror, flight, fighting spirit etc.) and now I'm exhausted. Glad you took off his glasses before the last screams. Thanks to the musicians, Brian and Dina.

[@jodyirwin1046]

My favorite so far!

[@joshuadean1880]

Amazing

[@nicholasfaht]

That concert it bloody difficult to play, this kid actually did really well

[@KMHill]

wondering if this vid was not uploaded in HD or if YT is still processing it?

[@grahamcooper6096]

No orchestra,no conductor so why list them at the bottom of this video? WHY?

[@garrysmodsketches]

what are you babbling about?