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“When I started learning the cello, I fell in love with the instrument because it seemed like a voice - my voice.”

Quote by Mstislav Rostropovich

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Mstislav Rostropovich

Mstislav Rostropovich was a celebrated cellist, conductor, and composer. Born on March 27, 1927, in Baku, Azerbaijan SSR, he was a Soviet and later Russian musician. Rostropovich's career spanned several decades, during which he performed with many of the world's leading orchestras and soloists. He was also a professor at the Moscow Conservatory and a recipient of numerous awards and honors. more

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