Rostropovich: celebrating the legacy of the great cellist

Gramophone
Monday, February 27, 2017

This week on the Gramophone website we are exploring the legacy of Mstislav Rostropovich, who graces the cover of the March 2017 issue (out now!)

To coincide with our special celebration of Mstislav Rostropovich in the March issue, we've put together some classic features, guides and interviews from the Gramophone archive for you to explore here on the Gramophone website. Rostropovich Week starts here!

 

 

Top 10 Rostropovich recordings

Ten essential recordings, featuring Rostropovich as cellist and conductor...

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On the road with Rostropovich, by Steven Isserlis

He may be a star cellist, but Steven Isserlis is also a huge Rostropovich fan. So, when he went to San Francisco to play Britten under his hero’s baton in 2007, he kept a journal… 

Read the diary

 

 

Gramophone obituary: Mstislav Rostropovich

Tully Potter pays tribute to the great cellist, Gramophone, July 2007...

Read the obituary

 

 

 

Mstislav Rostropovich shares his memories

Mstislav Rostropovich shares his memories with Tully Potter (from the April 2007 issue of Gramophone)...

Read the article

 

 

 

 

Rostropovich Playlist on Apple Music

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