Mstislav Rostropovich: Monday YouTube Fix
Andrew Hitz
Here is a hauntingly beautiful performance of the Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 2 by cello legend Mstislav Rostropovich. This performance took place on September 25th, 1967 in the Large Hall of the Moscow State Conservatory. He is accompanied by The State Academic Symphony Orchestra of the USSR conducted by Svetlanov.
He sure could play phrases that seemed to last days. This is a wonderful performance of one of my favorite concertos of all time.
Enjoy!