Blomstedt Conducts Dvořák 8

This week, Herbert Blomstedt leads Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8 and Cello Concerto, featuring Romanian cellist Andrei Ioniţă. Plus, hear vintage RCA recordings of Respighi’s Fountains of Rome and Johann Strauss, Jr.’s Thunder and Lightning Polka, conducted by Fritz Reiner.

Broadcast available through December 30, 2026

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

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

Production
Brian Wise producer
Charlie Post music producer and audio engineer
Lisa Simeone host

26-18

This broadcast was produced by Brian Wise with assistance from Jiwon Sun, Frank Villella, and Logan Goulart. Music production was by Charlie Post. Vanessa Moss is the executive producer. Lisa Simone is the series host. 

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