Piece Description

Use this clip to enhance your introduction to Paavo Jarvi conducting music by Shostakovich, including "Tea for Two," ("Tahiti Trot"), Polka (from the "Age of Gold") and Suite for Jazz Orchestra (Virgin Classics 45609); Piano Concerto No. 1 (EMI 56760 and EMI 74789).

SUGGESTED HOST INTRO
Shostakovich is an important part of Paavo Jarvi's (PAH-voh YAR-veez) repertoire.  Although the composer's music often tells the story of Russian history and politics, Paavo Jarvi prefers not to be a storyteller.

CLIP TRANSCRIPT
"I always try to separate myself from the story, from the reasons it was being written, because I strongly believe that a piece of music is worth nothing unless it can stand up purely on its musical merit.  If the music does not stand up on a concert stage where people have no connection to the Soviet history, then it's not good music."

SUGGESTED HOST OUTRO
Conductor Paavo Jarvi (PAH-voh YAR-vee) describes his connection with Shostakovich as a "love-hate relationship."  He knows and honors the stories behind the music, but on the podium, he only answers to a purely musical standard.  Here's Shostakovich, minus the story, with Paavo Jarvi conducting (insert music title and orchestra).

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