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...
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…
Gramophone obituary: Mstislav Rostropovich
Tully Potter pays tribute to the great cellist, Gramophone, July 2007...
Mstislav Rostropovich shares his memories
Mstislav Rostropovich shares his memories with Tully Potter (from the April 2007 issue of Gramophone)...
