Now I come to 75 years of age, I think what's most important in life is your conscience. If you told a lie and made other people suffer, I think that's very difficult when you reach this age. Mstislav Rostropovich ageconsciencedifficult Change image and share on social
It is my aim, my destination in life to make the cello as beloved an instrument as the violin and piano. Mstislav Rostropovich aimbelovedcello Change image and share on social
Music is part of history, and our history has lessons that cannot be separated from our greatest music. Mstislav Rostropovich greathistorylesson Change image and share on social
People are craving this great progress in electronics, going after computers, the Internet, etc. It's a giant progress technologically. But they must have a balance of soul, a balance for human beauty. That means art has an important role. Mstislav Rostropovich artbalancebeauty share on social
All my life I wanted to play music with love to every member of the audience. Mstislav Rostropovich audiencelifelove Change image and share on social
I like coming to the United States because the United States played an important role in my life. Mstislav Rostropovich comeimportantlife Change image and share on social
I came to Moscow when I was 5 years old from Baku. To walk all night in Moscow will bring back my youth to me. Mstislav Rostropovich backbakubring Change image and share on social
I have a very deep religious belief. Mstislav Rostropovich beliefdeepreligious Change image and share on social
Baalbek is so beautiful. It is the heart of beauty in the Middle East - I want to embrace these people with my music. I will try so hard for them. Their president is a Christian, their prime minister is a Muslim. Music is for everyone. Mstislav Rostropovich baalbekbeautifulbeauty share on social
You must play for the love of music. Perfect technique is not as important as making music from the heart. Mstislav Rostropovich heartimportantlove Change image and share on social
