Tribute to Mstislav Rostropovich

The celebrated Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich has died at the age of 80 (27 April 2007) http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6598895.stm
Known throughout the classical music world as Slava - the Russian diminutive meaning "glory" - Mstislav Rostropovich was not only a maestro but also a courageous defender of human rights.
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