3 Facts About the Premiere of Dvořák's Cello Concerto

Leo Stern premiered the concerto on March 19, 1896, in London. Dvořák himself conducted the performance.

Stern was the soloist for this historic first performance. The concerto remains one of the most celebrated works for cello.

The premiere took place in London, not Prague or New York. This was a significant event for both the composer and the cellist.