Immerse yourself in the early brilliance of Mstislav Rostropovich with this comprehensive collection, "Young Slava." Released in 2017, this album is a testament to the prodigious talent of one of the 20th century's most celebrated cellists. Compiled by JSC "Firma Melodiya," this extensive set features recordings made before 1967, capturing the young Rostropovich's virtuosity and artistic depth.
Spanning over seven hours, "Young Slava" encompasses a wide range of compositions, from chamber music to orchestral works, showcasing Rostropovich's versatility and mastery of the cello. The album includes iconic pieces such as Dvořák's Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104, Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme, and Prokofiev's Symphony-Concerto, among many others. Each track is a testament to Rostropovich's technical prowess and interpretive genius, offering a rare glimpse into the formative years of his illustrious career.
This collection is not just a compilation of performances but a historical document that highlights Rostropovich's significant contributions to the cello repertoire. His collaborations with renowned musicians and conductors, such as Leonid Kogan, Rudolf Barshai, and Evgeny Svetlanov, add layers of richness and depth to the recordings. Whether you are a classical music enthusiast or a casual listener, "Young Slava" provides an unparalleled opportunity to experience the early genius of Mstislav Rostropovich.
String Trio in G Major, Op. 9 No. 1: I. Adagio - Allegro con brioLudwig van Beethoven, Leonid Kogan, Rudolf Barshai, Mstislav Rostropovich
String Trio in G Major, Op. 9 No. 1: II. Adagio ma non tanto and cantabileLudwig van Beethoven, Leonid Kogan, Rudolf Barshai, Mstislav Rostropovich
String Trio in G Major, Op. 9 No. 1: III. Scherzo - AllegroLudwig van Beethoven, Leonid Kogan, Rudolf Barshai, Mstislav Rostropovich
String Trio in G Major, Op. 9 No. 1: IV. PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Leonid Kogan, Rudolf Barshai, Mstislav Rostropovich
String Trio in C Minor, Op. 9 No. 3: I. Allegro con spiritoLudwig van Beethoven, Leonid Kogan, Rudolf Barshai, Mstislav Rostropovich
String Trio in C Minor, Op. 9 No. 3: II. Adagio con espressioneLudwig van Beethoven, Leonid Kogan, Rudolf Barshai, Mstislav Rostropovich
String Trio in C Minor, Op. 9 No. 3: III. Scherzo - Allegro molto e vivaceLudwig van Beethoven, Leonid Kogan, Rudolf Barshai, Mstislav Rostropovich
String Trio in C Minor, Op. 9 No. 3: IV. Finale - PrestoLudwig van Beethoven, Leonid Kogan, Rudolf Barshai, Mstislav Rostropovich
Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15: I. Allegro molto moderatoGabriel Fauré, Emil Gilels, Leonid Kogan, Rudolf Barshai, Mstislav Rostropovich
Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15: II. Scherzo - Allegro vivoGabriel Fauré, Emil Gilels, Leonid Kogan, Rudolf Barshai, Mstislav Rostropovich
Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15: III. AdagioGabriel Fauré, Emil Gilels, Leonid Kogan, Rudolf Barshai, Mstislav Rostropovich
Piano Quartet No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 15: IV. Allegro moltoGabriel Fauré, Emil Gilels, Leonid Kogan, Rudolf Barshai, Mstislav Rostropovich
Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 63: I. Energico con passioneRobert Schumann, Emil Gilels, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich
Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 63: II. Allegro ma non troppoRobert Schumann, Emil Gilels, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich
Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 63: III. Adagio con sentimentoRobert Schumann, Emil Gilels, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich
Piano Trio No. 1 in D Minor, Op. 63: IV. Con fuocoRobert Schumann, Emil Gilels, Leonid Kogan, Mstislav Rostropovich
Pezzo capriccioso for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 62Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Grand Symphony Orchestra of All-Union National Radio Service and Central Television Networks
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 33Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Yevgeny Svetlanov, Государственный симфонический оркестр СССР
Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104: I. AllegroAntonín Dvořák, Mstislav Rostropovich, Boris Khaikin, Государственный симфонический оркестр СССР
Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104: II. Adagio, ma non troppoAntonín Dvořák, Mstislav Rostropovich, Boris Khaikin, Государственный симфонический оркестр СССР
Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104: III. Finale. Allegro moderatoAntonín Dvořák, Mstislav Rostropovich, Boris Khaikin, Государственный симфонический оркестр СССР
Cello Concerto in C Minor, Op. 43: I. AdagioMieczysław Weinberg, Mstislav Rostropovich, Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Государственный симфонический оркестр СССР
Cello Concerto in C Minor, Op. 43: II. ModeratoMieczysław Weinberg, Mstislav Rostropovich, Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Государственный симфонический оркестр СССР
Cello Concerto in C Minor, Op. 43: III. AllegroMieczysław Weinberg, Mstislav Rostropovich, Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Государственный симфонический оркестр СССР
Cello Concerto in C Minor, Op. 43: IV. AllegroMieczysław Weinberg, Mstislav Rostropovich, Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Государственный симфонический оркестр СССР
Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107: I. AllegrettoDmitri Shostakovich, Mstislav Rostropovich, David Oistrakh, Moscow Conservatory Symphony Orchestra
Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107: II. ModeratoDmitri Shostakovich, Mstislav Rostropovich, David Oistrakh, Moscow Conservatory Symphony Orchestra
Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107: III. CadenzaDmitri Shostakovich, Mstislav Rostropovich, David Oistrakh, Moscow Conservatory Symphony Orchestra
Cello Concerto No. 1 in E-Flat Major, Op. 107: IV. Allegro con motoDmitri Shostakovich, Mstislav Rostropovich, David Oistrakh, Moscow Conservatory Symphony Orchestra
Concerto-Monologue for Cello, Brass Ensemble and TimpaniLev Knipper, Mstislav Rostropovich, Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Государственный симфонический оркестр СССР
Improvisation for Cello and OrchestraVladimir Vlasov, Mstislav Rostropovich, Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Grand Symphony Orchestra of All-Union National Radio Service and Central Television Networks
Cello Concerto: IV. Moderato non troppo - AllegrettoBoris Tchaikovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Kirill Kondrashin, Moscow Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Concertino for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 54: I. AllegrettoYuri Levitin, Mstislav Rostropovich, Kirill Kondrashin, Moscow Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Concertino for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 54: II. AndanteYuri Levitin, Mstislav Rostropovich, Kirill Kondrashin, Moscow Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Concertino for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 54: III. Moderato - VivoYuri Levitin, Mstislav Rostropovich, Kirill Kondrashin, Moscow Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Cello Concerto in C Minor, Op. 66: I. Lento ma non troppo - AndanteNikolai Myaskovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Yevgeny Svetlanov, Государственный симфонический оркестр СССР
Cello Concerto in C Minor, Op. 66: II. Allegro vivaceNikolai Myaskovsky, Mstislav Rostropovich, Yevgeny Svetlanov, Государственный симфонический оркестр СССР
Concerto-Rhapsody for Cello and OrchestraAram Khachaturian, Mstislav Rostropovich, Yevgeny Svetlanov, Государственный симфонический оркестр СССР
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, W 389: I. ÁriaHeitor Villa-Lobos, Galina Vishnevskaya, Mstislav Rostropovich Cello Orchestra
Cello Concerto in D Minor: I. PréludeÉdouard Lalo, Mstislav Rostropovich, Виктор Дубровский, Государственный симфонический оркестр СССР
Cello Concerto in D Minor: II. IntermezzoÉdouard Lalo, Mstislav Rostropovich, Виктор Дубровский, Государственный симфонический оркестр СССР
Cello Concerto in D Minor: III. IntroductionÉdouard Lalo, Mstislav Rostropovich, Виктор Дубровский, Государственный симфонический оркестр СССР
Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33Camille Saint-Saëns, Mstislav Rostropovich, Виктор Дубровский, Государственный симфонический оркестр СССР
Adagio con variazioni for Cello and OrchestraOttorino Respighi, Mstislav Rostropovich, Gennady Rozhdestvensky, Moscow Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Don Quixote, Op. 35: I. Introduktion. Mäßiges ZeitmaßRichard Strauss, Mstislav Rostropovich, Boris Simsky, Dmitri Shebalin, Kirill Kondrashin, Moscow Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Don Quixote, Op. 35: II. Thema. MäßigRichard Strauss, Mstislav Rostropovich, Boris Simsky, Dmitri Shebalin, Kirill Kondrashin, Moscow Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Don Quixote, Op. 35: III. MaggioreRichard Strauss, Mstislav Rostropovich, Boris Simsky, Dmitri Shebalin, Kirill Kondrashin, Moscow Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Mstislav Rostropovich, a titan of the classical music world, was a Russian cellist and conductor whose virtuosity and passion left an indelible mark on the musical landscape. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, and trained at the prestigious Moscow Conservatoire, Rostropovich was not just a master of his instrument but also a beacon of inspiration for composers worldwide. He commissioned and premiered over 100 works, significantly expanding the cello repertoire and forging enduring artistic partnerships with giants like Dmitri Shostakovich, Sergei Prokofiev, and Benjamin Britten. Beyond his musical prowess, Rostropovich was a staunch advocate for human rights, using his platform to champion causes close to his heart. His teaching philosophy, which he imparted at the Moscow Conservatoire, was as much about life as it was about music, making him a mentor to countless aspiring musicians. Rostropovich's legacy as one of the finest cellists of the late 20th century continues to inspire and influence generations of musicians and music lovers alike.
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