MSTISLAV ROSTROPOVICH (CELLO), ACADEMY OF ST MARTIN IN THE FIELDS, SIR NEVILLE MARRINER Rostropovich plays Haydn Cello Concertos

Rostropovich plays Haydn Cello Concertos DVD (All Regions) 2020

Mstislav Rostropovich was internationally acclaimed and acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest cellists. He has given countless memorable performances and is noted for his commanding technique and intense, visionary playing. Haydn’s Cello Concertos are the most significant works for the instrument from the Classical period. They are enchanting works, and in this legendary recording from Henry Wood Hall, London in 1975, Rostropovich not only plays the cello but also conducts the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. The Haydn programme is complemented by Haydn’s most famous Piano Concerto with Sir Neville Marriner conducting the Academy of St Martin in the Fields and Homero Francesch on the piano.

Recorded at the Henry Wood Hall, London, 17–19 November, 1975 (Cello Concertos)

Recorded at the Markgräfliches Opernhaus, Bayreuth, 23–27 November 1982 (Piano Concerto)

Rostropovich is able to indulge himself with ardently romantic lyricism and fantastically brilliant playing.

Haydn would surely have been amazed.” - Gramophone

Release Date: 28 Feb 2020