Rostropovich biography book

          The book proceeds chronologically through Rostropovich's life and career, with several interpolated chapters devoted to reminiscences from other former pupils.

        1. The definitive biography of the master.
        2. Used Book in Good Condition.
        3. When renowned cellist Mstislav Rostropovich died less than a year ago at the age of eighty, the world lost not only an extraordinary musician but an.
        4. A new edition of the seminal work on one of the world's most celebrated cellists, Msitislav Rostropovich.

          5. Used Book in Good Condition....

          Review

          Recommended for all music collections. -- Larry Lipkis, Moravian College, PA ― Library Journal

          A definitive portrait of the master cellist certain to be greeted with a crescendo of applause.

          ― Publishers Weekly

          Comprehensive biography of the late cellist brings together personal anecdotes and important insights into the larger-than-life musician. ― Forecast

          Rich portrait of the artistic hothouse that encased Russia's postwar music world....Tale is lovingly told.

          ― Russian Life

          Will help readers understand his teaching methods and playing psychology.

          Wilson's book filled in all of my knowledge gaps covering Rostropovich's early life and the early death of his father Leopold which forced the young cellist.

          -- Graham Pellettieri ― Strings

          Readers will be persuaded that Mstislav Rostopovich was every bit as grand and wonderful and humane as [Wilson] portrays him. -- Michael Dirda ― The Review of Higher Education

          Loving biography of a warm, caring teacher, performer, and family man who will long be remembered for...his music.

          -- Alan Hirsch ― Booklist

          This is an extraordinary book about the musical and cultural environment in t