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Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich (27 March 1927 – 27 April 2007) was a Russian cellist and conductor. In addition to his interpretations and technique, he was well known for both inspiring and commissioning new works, which enlarged the cello repertoire more than any cellist before or since.
Apr 23, 2024 · Mstislav Rostropovich, Russian conductor, pianist, and one of the best-known cellists of the 20th century. He was admired for his keen musicianship, both in contemporary works and in the established concert repertoire. His exploitation of the tonal resources of the cello was considered exceptional.
Apr 27, 2007 · April 27, 2007. Mstislav Rostropovich, the cellist and conductor who was renowned not only as one of the great instrumentalists of the 20th century but also as an outspoken champion of artistic...
May 11, 2018 · Mstislav Rostropovich is not only a great musician and a great artist, he is also one of the leading cultural voices of the twentieth century. A preeminent cellist, he has been the inspiration for and champion of dozens of major works for his instrument by some of the leading composers of his day.
Mstislav Rostropovich, the man who forever changed the cello - Classical Music. Mstislav Rostropovich: a guide to the great Russian cellist, who numbered both Britten and Shostakovich among his musical collaborators.
He made his cello debut in 1940 and conducting debut in 1961 in Russia. Mstislav Rostropovich is internationally recognized as an outspoken defender of human rights. Considered the world's greatest living cellist, he recorded virtually the entire cello repertoire over the course of his career.
Apr 27, 2007 · Cello playing in the 20th century was dominated by two outsize personalities. If the first half belonged to Pablo Casals, the second half was bestridden by Mstislav Rostropovich, who has died...
