{"product_id":"mstislav-rostropovich-shostakovich-prokofiev-w-booklet","title":"Mstislav Rostropovich: Shostakovich \/ Prokofiev w\/ Booklet","description":"Mstislav Rostropovich DVD VIDEO MUSIC Shostakovich Prokofiev cello concertos '03 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Movie \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e EMI Classics \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eReleased: \u003c\/label\u003e 2003 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e DVD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eMSTISLAV ROSTROPOVICH: SHOSTAKOVICH \/ PROKOFIEV W\/ BOOKLET\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMstislav Rostropovich violoncello — this Classic Archive edition brings together two landmark live performances by one of the greatest cellists of the twentieth century, lovingly restored with state-of-the-art technology. Featuring great performances from legendary artists of the golden age, Classic Archive offers a unique historical glimpse into our classical heritage, presented on DVD for the very first time. These are generous, full-length programmes that capture Rostropovich’s famously passionate tone, technical mastery and interpretive depth at moments when he was a primary exponent of contemporary Russian repertoire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProgram\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShostakovich — Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra No.1 in E flat major, Op.107\u003cbr\u003eLondon Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003eCharles Groves, conductor\u003cbr\u003eFilmed in London, 16 December 1961\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProkofiev — Sinfonia Concertante for Violoncello and Orchestra in E minor, Op.125\u003cbr\u003eOrchestre National de l'Opéra de Monte-Carlo\u003cbr\u003eOkko Kamu, conductor\u003cbr\u003eFilmed in Cannes, 12 January 1970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese performances document Rostropovich’s deep musical relationships with Shostakovich and Prokofiev—composers whose cello writing he championed—and showcase contrasting facets of his artistry: the sombre, searing eloquence of the Shostakovich concerto and the more neo-classical, incisive character of the Prokofiev Sinfonia Concertante, each captured with historical immediacy and orchestral support of top ensembles and conductors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBonus\u003cbr\u003eGalina Vishnevskaya sings Modest Mussorgsky: Songs and Dances of Death, accompanied at the piano by Mstislav Rostropovich\u003cbr\u003eFilmed at the ORTF, Paris, 20 January 1970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuration: 84:32 — The bonus recital with soprano Galina Vishnevskaya adds a poignant vocal-instrumental dimension, reflecting Rostropovich’s collaborations beyond the concerto repertoire and offering rare filmed documentation of two towering Russian artists together. This restored archival release will appeal to collectors, students and anyone interested in mid-century performance practice and the cultural legacy of Soviet-era musicians.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"EMI Classics","offers":[{"title":"Used In Sleeve","offer_id":51326540448022,"sku":"130351","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/2026325161555387scan.jpg?v=1779181533","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/mstislav-rostropovich-shostakovich-prokofiev-w-booklet","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}