Mstislav Rostropovich plays Shostakovich, Bach, Beethoven and Debussy

London Symphony Orchestra, Charles Groves (conductor), Bruno Rigutto, Vasso Devetzi (piano)

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Cast

Mstislav Rostropovich — Cellist

Vasso Devetzi — Pianist

Bruno Rigutto — Pianist

London Symphony Orchestra

Sir Charles Groves — Conductor

Program notes

From Bach to Shostakovich, all the facets of the genius of Rostropovich.

"A very bright star illuminating a galaxy of geniuses," this is how, as his former student, French violinist Xavier Phillips described him. Mstislav Rostropovich illuminated the 20th century with his talent that went beyond the mastery of his instrument.

Appears in

#Great Performers from the Past #The Greatest Performers of the 20th century #Russian Music #The Musical Life in Former USSR #The Greatest Cellists #Russian composers and musicians under the Soviet regime #The LSO, from 1958 to nowadays...#London Symphony Orchestra—The Essentials

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Directed by:

Philippe Truffault

Production date: 2001

Recording date: 1961, 1962, 1969, 1970

Duration: 50 min

Resolution: SD

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