Mstislav Rostropovich

By Jesse Russell

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich, KBE (Russian: Mstisláv Leopól'dovich Rostropóvich, Mstislav Leopol'dovič Rostropovič, pronounced; March 27, 1927 - April 27, 2007), known to close friends as Slava, was a Soviet and Russian cellist and conductor. He was married to the soprano Galina Vishnevskaya. He is widely considered to have been the greatest cellist of the second half of the 20th century, and one of the greatest of all time. In addition to his outstanding interpretations and technique, he was well-known for his commissions of new works which enlarged the cello repertoire more than any cellist before or since. He gave the premieres of over 100 pieces.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 5510761784
• ISBN13: 9785510761788
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Book on Demand Ltd.
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"