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.
Shostakovich's concerto made its debut on 15 October 1933 as part of the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra's opening concert series, with Shostakovich performing at the keyboard, Fritz Stiedry leading the orchestra, and Alexander Schmidt taking on trumpet solo duties.