Blomstedt Conducts Dvořák 8

This week on CSOradio, Herbert Blomstedt leads Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony. Opening the program, Andrei Ioniță joins and makes his CSO debut in Dvořák’s Cello Concerto. The broadcast also includes Respighi’s Fountains of Rome and Johann Strauss, Jr’s Thunder and Lightning Polka conducted by Fritz Reiner.  

Broadcast available through December 30, 2026

Dvořák Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104
ENCORE Henryson Black Run from Colors in D Suite for Solo Cello
Andrei Ioniță cello
Dvořák Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88
Herbert Blomstedt conductor
March 2023

Respighi Fountains of Rome
J. Strauss, Jr Thunder and Lightning Polka, Op. 324
Fritz Reiner conductor
1959 & 1960 (RCA) 

Production
Brian Wise producer
Charlie Post audio engineer
Lisa Simeone host

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