Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich, KBE (March 27, 1927 – April 27, 2007), was a Soviet and Russian cellist and conductor. He was married to the soprano Galina Vishnevskaya (October 25, 1926 - December 11, 2012). He is widely considered to have been the greatest cellist of the second half of the 20th century, and one of the greatest of all time. In addition to his outstanding 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 Lutoslawski, Olivier Messiaen, Krzysztof Penderecki, Alfred Schnittke, Norbert Moret, Andreas Makris and especially Benjamin Britten.
Rostropovich was internationally recognized as a staunch advocate of human rights, and was awarded the 1974 Award of the International League of Human Rights.
Herbert Tachezi (* 12. Februar 1930 in Vienna) is an Austrian composer, organist and cellist.He studied at the Musicacademy Viena and on the Iniversity Of Vienna.
He is since 1952 a very active part of the European classic scene and he played in many different countries in and outside Europe. He worked with mastermind Nikolaus Harnoncourt.
Rostropovich was internationally recognized as a staunch advocate of human rights, and was awarded the 1974 Award of the International League of Human Rights.
Herbert Tachezi (* 12. Februar 1930 in Vienna) is an Austrian composer, organist and cellist.He studied at the Musicacademy Viena and on the Iniversity Of Vienna.
He is since 1952 a very active part of the European classic scene and he played in many different countries in and outside Europe. He worked with mastermind Nikolaus Harnoncourt.
Today he is teaching at the Musicacademy Viena.
It's a pity that this recording has become somewhat hard to find- the arrangements are simply lovely (as well as some of the original works for organ and cello such as the Prayer by Saint-Saens). Although Rostropovich's lush sound does not completely match well to this recording's rather harsh harpsichord, the effect is quite wonderful on the pieces with organ. Highly recommended if you love the cello. (by C. Dyer)
Personnel:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cello)
Herbert Tachezi (organ, harpsichord)
It's a pity that this recording has become somewhat hard to find- the arrangements are simply lovely (as well as some of the original works for organ and cello such as the Prayer by Saint-Saens). Although Rostropovich's lush sound does not completely match well to this recording's rather harsh harpsichord, the effect is quite wonderful on the pieces with organ. Highly recommended if you love the cello. (by C. Dyer)
Mstislav Rostropovich (cello)
Herbert Tachezi (organ, harpsichord)
Tracklist:
01. G. Frescobaldi - Toccata 4.47
02. A. Marcello - Adagio 5.09
03. J.S. Bach - Three Chorale Preludes (1) 5.15
04. J.S. Bach - Three Chorale Preludes (2) 4.16
05. J.S. Bach - Three Chorale Preludes (3) 5.17
06. G.F. Haendel - Aria 3.48
07. J.S. Bach - Adagio 4.08
08. L. de Caix D'Hervelois - 7 altfranz. Mädchenbilder (1) 4.42
09. L. de Caix d'Hervelois - 7 altfranz. Mädchenbilder (2) 2.03
10. L. de Caix d'Hervelois - 7 altfranz. Mädchenbilder (3) 2.23
11. L. de Caix d'Hervelois - 7 altfranz. Mädchenbilder (4) 1.35
12. L. de Caix d'Hervelois - 7 altfranz. Mädchenbilder (5) 1.46
13. L. de Caix d'Hervelois - 7 altfranz. Mädchenbilder (6) 1.54
14. L. de Caix d'Hervelois - 7 altfranz. Mädchenbilder (7) 2.13
15. J. Rheinberger - Three Pieces from Op. 150 (1) 4.18
16. J. Rheinberger - Three Pieces from Op. 150 (2) 3.47
17. J. Rheinberger - Three Pieces from Op. 150 (3) 4.14
18. C. Sain-Saent - Priere Op. 158 5.27
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