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World Premiere in Boston
- When
- 1875-10-25
- Where
- Boston, Massachusetts
Hans von Bülow performed the concerto in Boston on October 25, 1875, conducted by Benjamin Johnson Lang, marking the work's first public performance.
The performance occurred in Boston, Massachusetts. Bülow served as the soloist, while Benjamin Johnson Lang conducted the orchestra. The event was the world premiere of the original version. Audience member George Whitefield Chadwick noted that the rehearsal was inadequate, resulting in trombone errors during the first movement, which prompted Bülow to audibly express frustration.
Sources
- Piano Concerto No. 1 (Tchaikovsky) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
- Hans von Bülow Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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