Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations exists in two forms: the original version intended by the composer, and the version created by the cellist who premiered the piece in 1877, Wilhelm Fitzenhagen - which became standardised throughout the 20th century. Here’s a chance to hear the piece in its lesser-performed original form with Johannes Moser and the Orchestre National d’Île-de-France, conducted by Case Scaglione

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