The concerto was premiered on 15 October 1933 in the season opening concerts of the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra with Shostakovich at the piano, Fritz Stiedry conducting, and Alexander Schmidt playing the trumpet solos.
The concerto was introduced to the public on 15 October 1933 as part of the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra's inaugural concert event, with Shostakovich at the piano, Fritz Stiedry directing the orchestra, and Alexander Schmidt delivering trumpet solos.