Rostropovich, the greatest cellist of the era has died at 80
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070427/ap_on_en_ot/obit_rostropovich;_ylt=AownGutAjj_o8SKU5XYW_uzMWM0F
Yo Yo Ma has done more to bring the cello into the mainstream, but Rostropovich was definitely much more significant in world affairs.
Like Padarewski and Casals, Rostropovich was a great spokesman for Human Rights. His loyalty got him in trouble, but he never betrayed his friends. His cello playing was never eclipsed, and any time someone discusses the great recording of a concerto, Rostropovich is always one of the names mentioned.
God Bless Slava...
Yo Yo Ma has done more to bring the cello into the mainstream, but Rostropovich was definitely much more significant in world affairs.
Like Padarewski and Casals, Rostropovich was a great spokesman for Human Rights. His loyalty got him in trouble, but he never betrayed his friends. His cello playing was never eclipsed, and any time someone discusses the great recording of a concerto, Rostropovich is always one of the names mentioned.
God Bless Slava...