Beethoven Cello Sonatas Nos. 1-5 / Rostropovich, Richter
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Actor: Mstislav Rostropovich, Sviatoslav RichterBrand: EMD
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Black & White, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 128 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-05-06
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: EMI Classics
Movie Reviews of Beethoven Cello Sonatas Nos. 1-5 / Rostropovich, Richter
Movie Review: Beethoven would've loved this ...
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're familiar with Rostropovich's Bach Cello suites 1-6 DVD, and you've listened to the long conversation between Rostropovich and the camera, namely you, the viewer then you probably heard him say the following:
"I approach this recording tomorrow with much trepidation as I have only once before allowed myself to do what I am about to attempt, and in that instance I fully regretted doing so."
He was talking about this performance on film, and those familiar with Rostropovich probably know this, but I don't think he meant it in the way that some would take it. He was a brilliant and warm human being full of compassion and humility, but the drive that kept his music alive within him was one of obvious perfection and disciplined toil. Watching his younger self here is entirely absorbing. His hand is often too fast for the camera's frame rate every time he plays out the vibrato with his left, which makes this film all the more fascinating.
You can tell that these two men are good friends who not only understood each others strengths and weaknesses (as I'm sure they thought they definitely had some), but also the strengths and the weaknesses of the music and play to it with real spirit and breathe it into being with profound respect.
Most Cello teachers will tell their students in order to really learn how to play the Cello well, you should always 'watch' and pay close attention to other great Cellists. This DVD is the perfect tool for anyone who needs to see a real master at work. Richter's playing here is some of the best phrasing I've yet heard, but let's be honest and admit that most are tuning in to this for Mstislav.
Summary of Beethoven Cello Sonatas Nos. 1-5 / Rostropovich, Richter
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