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Reading the score on IMSLP in a historical context is fascinating. Composed during the Zhdanov Decree era (which attacked "formalist" music), Kabalevsky wrote a concerto that is tonal, optimistic, and crowd-pleasing. Yet, it never feels cheap. There is genuine pathos in the slow movement, and the finale’s dance-like lilt (marked Allegro molto ) contains a mischievous wit that transcends propaganda. imslp kabalevsky cello concerto