Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op 23

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With a musical opening like no other, evoking the sound of crashing waves, Tchaikovsky launches us into a mighty concerto. Initially criticised, now - to many - it symbolises the essence of Russian exuberance. Composer: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra Performer: Pavel Kolesnikov (Piano) Conductor: Martyn Brabbins Recording date: 15 November 2018 Date of broadcast: 15 November 2018