AP - Sep 21, 2007
A Russian billionaire says he bought the art collection of the late cellist Mstislav Rostropovich for the state by offering the upper limit of the value established by the auction house. Alisher Usmanov...
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The cellists of the National Symphony will open a tribute concert to cellist Mstislav Slava Rostropovich, the orchestra s former music director who died in his native Russia last week at 80. The free...
More »AP - Apr 29, 2007
Mstislav Rostropovich, the celebrated cellist and champion of human rights, was buried Sunday to the applause of hundreds of mourners, an echo of the ovations he received during his life. Considered...
More »Reuters - Apr 29, 2007
Cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich was buried on Sunday close to late President Boris Yeltsin as Russia bade farewell to a musical genius and lover of freedom. Rostropovich, who died on Friday...
More »AP - Apr 27, 2007
Memorable quotes by and about Mstislav Rostropovich: I know that after my letter there will be undoubtedly an opinion about me, but I am not afraid of it. I openly say what I think. Talent, of which...
More »AP - Apr 27, 2007
Mstislav Rostropovich played the cello with grace and verve and lived his life offstage the same way. His death at age 80 takes away one of modern Russia s most compelling figures, admired both...
More »AP - Apr 27, 2007
He stood out for his tenacious defiance of Soviet authorities and his decision to go into exile rather than give up the fight for human rights. In the end, cellist Mstislav Rostropovich prevailed. He...
More »AP - Apr 11, 2007
Cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, who appeared frail at his 80th birthday party last month at the Kremlin, has been hospitalized again, a Russian newspaper reported Wednesday. Rostropovich, who had been...
More »AP - Mar 31, 2007
Mstislav Slava Rostropovich, the ailing giant of the cello who turned 80 last week, has had a deep impact on music. His charismatic personality and impassioned playing have inspired audiences, composers...
More »AP - Mar 27, 2007
Feeble but clearly pleased, Mstislav Rostropovich came to the Kremlin on Tuesday evening for a gala celebration marking the 80th birthday of a man renowned for his music and his human rights work. Rostropovich...
More »AP - Mar 26, 2007
Deutsche Grammophon and EMI Classics are celebrating Mstislav Rostropovich s 80th birthday with the reissue of some of his recordings. Deutsche Grammophon has released an eight-CD collection ...
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