“The cello is a hero because of its register - its tenor voice. It is a masculine instrument, whereas the violin is feminine because of its soprano pitch. When the cello enters in the Dvorak Concerto, it is like a great orator.”
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