From the Archives: Rostropovich (Originally Aired: 05/11/2007)

Fishko Files | May 18, 2010
Mstislav Rostropovich was a rare combination: powerful conductor; courageous dissident; musical activist; but first he was a cellist. Shortly after his death in April 2007, Sara Fishko spoke to cellists about his influence.

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