Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 / Prokofiev Sinfonia Concertante / Rostropovich (EMI Classic Archive 15)
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Actor: Galina Vishnevskaya, Mstislav RostropovichBrand: EMI Music Distribution
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Classical, Color, DVD, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 85 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2003-07-08
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: EMI Classics
Movie Reviews of Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1 / Prokofiev Sinfonia Concertante / Rostropovich (EMI Classic Archive 15)
Movie Review: A master performs pieces written for him
Summary: 5 Stars
Rostropovich's playing attracted both Shostakovich and Prokofiev to write pieces, including sonatas and these concerti, for the great cellist. The results are staples of the 20th-century repertoire, along with other non-Rostropovich staples like Walton, Elgar, and a few others.
I believe that these are great performances of great pieces, which are a must for lovers of these pieces or cello concertos in general. There is little about them that needs to be said in praise; the DVD speaks for itself.
However, several disconcerting comments in other reviews in this and other EMI Classic Archives series DVDs should be addressed. What one gets in these DVDs are historical performances by usually deceased masters of their art playing pieces that each were deeply tied to, for example these concertos, which were written for the performer on this DVD.
I don't think it is necessary to state that the video is of degraded quality or the sound is old or that no one should ever buy these DVDs. The first two points are simply expected due to their age. However, one should never presume that "no one should buy these DVDs" because every historical performance is of incalculable importance to musicians like myself. Old and thin-sounding, yes. But worthless, no. Where else do we go to watch and be taught by the greatest dead masters of all time? (No offense to those still living, like Rostropovich.)
Anyway, that is my extended rant. I hope this helps those who may have been deterred by claims of "worthlessness," for one man's treasure may certainly sometimes be another's trash.
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