Mstislav Rostropovich
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Summary
Mstislav Rostropovich was born in Baku[1]. He died in Moscow[2]. He worked as a composer[3], conductor[4], music educator[5], cellist[6], and pianist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,959 views/month, #7,041 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Novodevichy Cemetery[9]
- Father: Leopold Rostropovich[10]
- Spouse: Galina Vishnevskaya[11]
- Child: Elena Rostropovich[12]
- Country of citizenship: Soviet Union[13], Russia[14]
- Occupation: editor[15], music arranger[16]
- Position held: UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador[17]
- Employer: Moscow Conservatory[18]
- Educated at: Moscow Conservatory[19], Gnessin Russian Academy of Music[20]
- Award received: Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[21], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[23], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[25], Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[26], People's Artist of the USSR[27], Presidential Medal of Freedom[28], Order of Francisco de Miranda[29], commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[30], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 1st class[31], Order "For Merit to the Fatherland", 2nd class[32], Princess of Asturias Award for Concord[33], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom of Speech[34]
- Religion or worldview: Eastern Orthodoxy[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Genre: classical music[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Mstislav Rostropovich include 4918 Rostropovich[38].
Why It Matters
Mstislav Rostropovich has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 108 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include 4918 Rostropovich[38].
FAQs
Where was Mstislav Rostropovich born?
Mstislav Rostropovich's place of birth was Baku[1].
Where did Mstislav Rostropovich die?
Mstislav Rostropovich died in Moscow[2].
Who were Mstislav Rostropovich's parents?
Mstislav Rostropovich's father was Leopold Rostropovich[10].
Who was Mstislav Rostropovich married to?
Mstislav Rostropovich's spouses include Galina Vishnevskaya[11].
What did Mstislav Rostropovich do for work?
Mstislav Rostropovich worked as a composer[3], conductor[4], music educator[5], cellist[6], and pianist[7].
Where did Mstislav Rostropovich go to school?
Mstislav Rostropovich was educated at Moscow Conservatory[19] and Gnessin Russian Academy of Music[20].
What awards did Mstislav Rostropovich receive?
Honors received include Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[21], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[22], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[23], and Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24].