Quote by: Mstislav Rostropovich

In 1948 the first severe crash occurred in my life when Stalin put out his decree on 'formalism.' There was a bulletin board in the Moscow Conservatory. They posted the decree, which said Shostakovich's compositions and Prokofiev's were no longer to be played.

Mstislav Rostropovich

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Author Bio

  • NameMstislav Rostropovich
  • DescriptionRussian cellist and conductor
  • BornMarch 27, 1927
  • DiedApril 27, 2007
  • CountryRussia; Soviet Union
  • ProfessionComposer; Conductor; Music Educator
  • AwardsState Stalin Prize; Grand Officer Of The Legion Of Honour; Medal "For The Victory Over Germany In The Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"; Verdienstkreuz 1. Klasse Des Verdienstordens Der Bundesrepublik Deutschland; Knight Commander Of The Order Of The British Empire; ; People's Artist Of The USSR; Presidential Medal Of Freedom; Order Of Francisco De Miranda; Commander Of The Order Of The Dannebrog; Order For Services To The Fatherland 1st Degree; Order For Services To The Fatherland 2nd Degree; Princess Of Asturias Award - Concord; Four Freedoms Award - Freedom Of Speech; Praemium Imperiale; Léonie Sonning Music Prize