As per our current Database, Mstislav Rostropovich has been died on Apr 27, 2007 (age 80).
When Mstislav Rostropovich die, Mstislav Rostropovich was 80 years old.
| Popular As | Mstislav Rostropovich |
| Occupation | Cellist |
| Age | 80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Born | March 27, 1927 (Azerbaijan) |
| Birthday | March 27 |
| Town/City | Azerbaijan |
| Nationality | Azerbaijan |
Mstislav Rostropovich’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Mstislav Rostropovich was born in the Year of the Rabbit. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig.
One of the most respected cellists of his era, this Soviet musician received three International Music Awards and one Stalin Prize during the late 1940s and early 1950s. He performed the works of Shostakovich, and numerous other prominent cellists.
He began playing the piano at the age of four; six years later, he learned the cello. In his mid-teens, he became a student at the Moscow Conservatory, where he added conducting and composition to his list of musical proficiencies.
He received a 1984 Grammy Award for his performances of Brahms' Op. 38 and Op. 99 cello sonatas.
His marriage to Russian opera star Galina Vishnevskaya resulted in two children: Elena and Olga.
Sergei Prokofiev composed both his Cello Sonata in C, Op. 119 and his Symphony-Concerto for cello for Rostropovich.
