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
The cello is a hero because of its register - its tenor voice. It is a masculine instrument, whereas the violin is feminine because of its soprano pitch. When the cello enters in the Dvorak Concerto, it is like a great orator. Mstislav Rostropovich celloconcertodvorak 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
You know creators, composers, need a palette for life, a color for life. Mstislav Rostropovich colorcomposercreator Change image and share on social
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
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
I listened to Pablo Casals, which was a big change for me. Without hearing Casals, I would never have advanced as I did. Mstislav Rostropovich advancebigcasal Change image and share on social
