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Rostropovich: The Musical Conscience

Rostropovich: The Musical Conscience

Documentary

A film by E. S. Lansch

Production Date: 01/01/2007

Duration29 Min

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This fascinating film brings us close to one of the 20th-century's towering musical personalities: the great cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich. Focused on his 80th birthday in March 2007, and featuring one of the last interview he gave – as well as extensive interviews with other musicians and cultural figures who knew and worked with him – it offers unique insights into a truly remarkable life lived to the very full.

Soloists
Mstislav Rostropovich (Cello), Maxim Vengerov (Violin)

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