Mstislav Rostropovich, Russian cellist and activist, dies.

This is a Short clip from a CNN spot this morning.

Mstislav Rostropovich, the cellist and conductor considered by many to be one of the finest virtuosi of his instrument in the last half of the 20th Century, died today. He was 80.
for more: http://www.courant.com/news/nationworld/custom/la-ex-rostropovich27apr28,0,39...

and for an interview: http://www.cello.org/Newsletter/Articles/rostropovich/rostropovich.htm

http://www.frankbell.net

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[1948chico]

The greatest cellist of all time,you live forever in my heart.

[Haku48089]

It seemed like those news reporters had no idea who Rostropovich was by the way that they talked

[clds84]

@SqueekyMonkey101 It's not lost, my friend. It will live on forever.

[SqueekyMonkey101]

I have full respect for this man.

It's truly a shame to lose such talent and virtue.

[profjaykay]

i wish you to rest in peace Rostropovich

[lester1013]

R.I.P Rostropovich, he really was one of the greatest cellist to live.

[Ehtinet]

watch?v=Rn7cmFGgFoo&feature=re­lated (Uzeyir Hajibeyov - Koroglu Uverture). Conductor Mstislav Rostropovich, who was also born in Azerbaijan.

[leilacello]

i love Slava

[Player56784]

sorry, he

[Player56784]

Hi is playing Dvorak cello concertto

[mystfire]

RIP