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Orchestral music concert to the memory of Mstislav Rostropovich

  

Performers:

LITHUANIAN NATIONAL SYMPHONY ORHCESTRA

Soloists:

ZACHAR BRON (violin)

IVAN MONIGHETTI (cello)

Conductor JUOZAS DOMARKAS

 

Programme:

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN – Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67

JOHANNES BRAHMS – Concerto for violin, cello and orchestra in A minor, Op. 102

 

The Lithuanian National Philharmonic Society and its members organise a symphonic music concert to commemorate their long-standing friend and colleague, a legendary cellist, who has recorded the entire cello repertoire, a world-recognized musician Mstislav Rostropovich (1927–2007).  Not only a recognised musician, but also a staunch advocate of human rights he stood for Solzhenitsyn, and joined the fighters for Parliament during the Moscow Coup.  A recipient of the most coveted musical prizes – Grammy Award and Grand Prix du Disque, 30 honorary titles and over 90 awards from 25 countries, the Award of the International League of Human Rights and Schweizer’s Prize, Maestro had often dedicated his performer’s honorarium to the charity purposes: to earthquake-shaken Armenia, children hospital in Moscow. In 1991, together with his wife he established Vishnevskaya and Rostropovich Charity and Support Foundation.

 

Rostropovich enjoyed a special friendship with Lithuanian musicians. He had appeared with various Lithuanian collectives not only in Lithuania but also abroad. “I cherish everything that is related to Lithuania”, said Maestro in the charitable concert in Spain in 1991 to support Lithuania’s independence.

Ticket prices: 50 30 20

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