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Mstislav Rostropovich
Acting
27 Mar 1927
† 27 Apr 2007
Baku, Transcaucasian SFSR, USSR
Biography
Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich (27 March 1927 – 27 April 2007) was a Russian cellist and conductor. He is considered by many to be the greatest cellist of the 20th century. 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. He inspired and premiered over 100 pieces, forming long-standing friendships and artistic partnerships with composers including Dmit...
Also Known As
Mstislaw Leopoldowitsch Rostropowitsch, Мстислав Леопольдович Ростропович, Mstislav Leopol'dovič Rostropovič
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Mstislav Rostropovich's Movies
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Elegy of Life: Rostropovich, Vishnevskaya
21 Apr 2006
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Rostropovich: L'archet Indomptable
08 Sept 2019
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Rostropovich Life & Art
05 Feb 2007
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Rubljovka – Road to Bliss
21 Oct 2007
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Soldiers of Music
01 Jan 1991
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Britten: Nocturne
03 Dec 2013
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Mstislav Rostropovich - Bach Cello Suites
04 Mar 2004
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Prom at the Palace
01 Jun 2002
