Mstislav Rostropovich
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Mstislav Rostropovich
Summary
Mstislav Rostropovich is a human[1]. Born in Baku[2], he… he died in Moscow[3]. He worked as a composer[4], conductor[5], music educator[6], cellist[7], and pianist[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Born in Baku[2], Mstislav Rostropovich…
- Mstislav Rostropovich died in Moscow[3].
- Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[10].
- Mstislav Rostropovich's father was Leopold Rostropovich[11].
- Among Mstislav Rostropovich's spouses was Galina Vishnevskaya[12].
- A child of Mstislav Rostropovich was Elena Rostropovich[13].
- Mstislav Rostropovich held citizenship in Soviet Union[14].
- Mstislav Rostropovich held citizenship in Russia[15].
- Mstislav Rostropovich worked as a composer[4].
- Mstislav Rostropovich's professions included conductor[5].
- Mstislav Rostropovich worked as a music educator[6].
- Mstislav Rostropovich worked as a cellist[7].
- Mstislav Rostropovich worked as a pianist[8].
- Mstislav Rostropovich held the position of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador[16].
- Among Mstislav Rostropovich's employers was Moscow Conservatory[17].
- Mstislav Rostropovich's education included a stint at Moscow Conservatory[18].
- Mstislav Rostropovich was educated at Gnessin Russian Academy of Music[19].
- Mstislav Rostropovich received the Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[20].
- Mstislav Rostropovich received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[21].
- Mstislav Rostropovich received the Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[22].
- Mstislav Rostropovich received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23].
- Mstislav Rostropovich received the Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24].
- Mstislav Rostropovich received the Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[25].
- Mstislav Rostropovich's religion is recorded as Christianity[26].
- Mstislav Rostropovich is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Mstislav Rostropovich's place of birth was Baku[2]. His father was Leopold Rostropovich[11].
Education
Educated at Moscow Conservatory[18], a conservatory[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1866[30], headquartered in Moscow[31] and Gnessin Russian Academy of Music[19], a conservatory[32], in Russia[33], founded in 1895[34], headquartered in Moscow[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include composer[4], conductor[5], music educator[6], cellist[7], and pianist[8]. Mstislav Rostropovich was employed by Moscow Conservatory[17]. He held the position of UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador[16].
Recognition
Awards received include Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[20], a class of award[36]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], a grade of an order[37], in France[38]; Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[22], a campaign medal[39], in Soviet Union[40], founded in 1945[41]; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], a decoration[42], in Germany[43]; Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[24], a grade of an order[44], in United Kingdom[45]; and Commander of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[25], a grade of an order[46], in Spain[47].
Personal Life
Mstislav Rostropovich was married to Galina Vishnevskaya[12]. A child of him was Elena Rostropovich[13]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[26].
Death and Burial
Mstislav Rostropovich passed away in Moscow[3]. Burial took place at Novodevichy Cemetery[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Mstislav Rostropovich include 4918 Rostropovich[48].
Why It Matters
Mstislav Rostropovich has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
Entities named for him include 4918 Rostropovich[48].
FAQs
Where was Mstislav Rostropovich born?
Born in Baku[2], Mstislav Rostropovich…
Where did Mstislav Rostropovich die?
Mstislav Rostropovich died in Moscow[3].
Who were Mstislav Rostropovich's parents?
Mstislav Rostropovich's father was Leopold Rostropovich[11].
Who was Mstislav Rostropovich married to?
Mstislav Rostropovich's spouses include Galina Vishnevskaya[12].
What did Mstislav Rostropovich do for work?
Mstislav Rostropovich worked as composer[4], conductor[5], music educator[6], cellist[7], and pianist[8].
Where did Mstislav Rostropovich go to school?
Mstislav Rostropovich was educated at Moscow Conservatory[18] and Gnessin Russian Academy of Music[19].
What awards did Mstislav Rostropovich receive?
Honors received include Stalin Prize, 2nd degree[20], Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[21], Medal "For the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941–1945"[22], and Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23].