Mstislav Rostropovich Death
Mstislav passed away on April 27, 2007 at the age of 80.
When did Mstislav Rostropovich die?
April 27, 2007How old was Mstislav Rostropovich when died?
80
Mstislav Rostropovich Birthday and Date of Death
Mstislav Rostropovich was born on March 27, 1927 and died on April 27, 2007. Mstislav was 80 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: March 27, 1927
Date of Death: April 27, 2007
Age at Death: 80
Mstislav Rostropovich - Biography
Mstislav Leopoldovich "Slava" Rostropovich, KBE (Russian: Мстисла́в Леопо́льдович Ростропо́вич, Mstislav Leopol'dovič Rostropovič, March 27, 1927 – April 27, 2007), was a Soviet and Russian cellist and conductor. He is considered to be one of the greatest cellists ever to have lived. In addition to his interpretations and technique, he was well known for both inspiring and commissioning new works, which enlarged the cello repertoire more than any cellist before or since. He gave the premieres of over 100 pieces, forming long-standing friendships and artistic partnerships with composers including Dmitri Shostakovich, Sergei Prokofiev, Henri Dutilleux, Witold Lutosławski, Olivier Messiaen, Luciano Berio, Krzysztof Penderecki, Alfred Schnittke, Norbert Moret, Andreas Makris and Benjamin Britten.
