The Russian Years 1950-1974

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Annotation

Suite for Solo Cello, Op. 72 recorded on 1966.02.15 at the Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire
Second suite for Solo Cello, Op. 80. No recording information given. (Cannot have been 1964 as CD might imply as the work wasn't written until 1967.)
Symphony for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 68 recorded on 1964.03.12 at the Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (World Premiere)


Concerto da Camera recorded in Moscow, 1967
Concerto-Monologue recorded in 1964.02.25 at The Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire
Cello Concerto, Op. 43 recorded in 1964.02.25 at The Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire


Cello Concerto No. 1 recorded on 1961.11.10 at the Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire
Cello Concerto No. 2 recorded on 1967.09.25 at the Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (World Premiere in the presence of the composer)


Cello Sonata in C major, Op. 119 recorded on 1950.03.01 in the Small Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (World premiere in presence of the composer)
Symphony-Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 125 movement I recorded on 1972.12.27 in the Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire
Symphony-Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, Op. 125 movements II & III recorded on 1964.11.25 in the Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire


Le Grand Tango recorded on 1996.11.22 in St. Petersburg, Engineer: V. Riabenko
Grand Duet recorded on 1996.11.07/08 (venue not mentioned), Engineer: Igor Veprinzev
Cello Sonata No. 2 recorded on 1996.11.21/22 in St. Petersburg, Engineer: V. Riabenko
Epilogue recorded on 1996.09.17 in St. Petersburg, Engineer: V. Riabenko


Suite for solo Cello in D minor recorded in 1961.11.05 at the Small Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (World Premiere)
Partita for Cello, Piano, Harpsichord, Electric Guitar and Percussion recorded in 1967.01.10 at the Small Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (World Premiere)
Cello concerto recorded in 1966.09.04 at the Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (World Premiere in presence of the composer)


Canzona for Cello and Piano recorded at the Radio House, Moscow (World Premiere)
Cello Concerto, Op. 66 recorded in 1964.01.14 at the Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire
Concerto Ballata, Op. 108 recorded in 1964.01.14 at the Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire


Cello Sonata, Op. 65 recorded at the Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (no date given)
Polonaise Brilliante, Op. 3 - no details given in the liners
Cello Sonata No. 2, Op. 81 recorded on 1967.01.10 at the Small Hall, Moscow Conservatoire
Five Pieces, Op. 25 - no details given in the liners


Concerto for Cello, seventeen Wind Instruments, Percussion and Organ, Op. 23 recorded on 1966.02.06 at the Philharmonic Hall, Leningrad
Concerto-Rhapsody recorded on 1964.09.04 at the Small Hall, Moscow Conservatoire in the presence of the composer
Cello Concerto recorded on 1967.01.13 at the Tchaikovsky Hall, Moscow (World Premiere)


Cello Sonata in D minor, Op. 40 recorded at the Radio House, Moscow
Cello Sonata, Op. 71 recorded in 1962.02.06 at the Small Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (World Premiere)
Cello Sonata recorded in 1967.01.10 at the Small Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (World Premiere)

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Tracklist

1CD: Short Pieces & Transcriptions
2CD: Benjamin Britten
3CD: Sergei Prokofiev
4CD: Dmitri Shostakovich
5CD: Boris Tchaikovsky
6CD: Non-Russian Works
7CD: World Premieres
8CD: Classical & Romantic Works
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1Triple Concerto in C major, Op. 56: I. Allegro
cello:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (on 1970-01-05)
piano:
Sviatoslav Richter (pianist) (on 1970-01-05)
violin:
David Oistrakh (violinist) (on 1970-01-05)
orchestra:
Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra (on 1970-01-05)
conductor:
Kyrill Kondrashin (Kirill Kondrashin, conductor) (on 1970-01-05)
recorded at:
Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (Moscow Conservatory: The Grand Hall) in Moscow, Russia (on 1970-01-05)
live recording of:
Concerto for Piano, Violin, Cello and Orchestra in C major, op. 56 “Triple Concerto”: I. Allegro (on 1970-01-05)
composer:
Ludwig van Beethoven (German composer) (in 1803)
part of:
Concerto for Piano, Violin, Cello and Orchestra in C major, op. 56 “Triple Concerto”
Ludwig van Beethoven17:30
2Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129: I. Nicht zu schnell
cello:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
orchestra:
USSR State Symphony Orchestra (State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”, “Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO) (on 1960-11-30)
conductor:
Gennadi Rozhdestvensky (Gennady Rozhdestvensky, conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
recorded at:
Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (Moscow Conservatory: The Grand Hall) in Moscow, Russia (on 1960-11-30)
live recording of:
Cello Concerto in A minor, op. 129: I. Nicht zu schnell (Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in A minor, Op. 129: I. Nicht zu schnell) (on 1960-11-30)
composer:
Robert Schumann (German classical composer) (from 1850-10-10 until 1850-10-24)
part of:
Cello Concerto in A minor, op. 129
Robert Schumann10:44
3Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129: II. Langsam
cello:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
orchestra:
USSR State Symphony Orchestra (State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”, “Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO) (on 1960-11-30)
conductor:
Gennadi Rozhdestvensky (Gennady Rozhdestvensky, conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
recorded at:
Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (Moscow Conservatory: The Grand Hall) in Moscow, Russia (on 1960-11-30)
live recording of:
Cello Concerto in A minor, op. 129: II. Langsam (Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in A minor, Op. 129: II. Langsam) (on 1960-11-30)
composer:
Robert Schumann (German classical composer) (from 1850-10-10 until 1850-10-24)
part of:
Cello Concerto in A minor, op. 129
Robert Schumann4:27
4Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129: III. Sehr Lebhaft
cello:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
orchestra:
USSR State Symphony Orchestra (State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”, “Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO) (on 1960-11-30)
conductor:
Gennadi Rozhdestvensky (Gennady Rozhdestvensky, conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
recorded at:
Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (Moscow Conservatory: The Grand Hall) in Moscow, Russia (on 1960-11-30)
live recording of:
Cello Concerto in A minor, op. 129: III. Sehr lebhaft (Concerto for Cello and Orchestra in A minor, Op. 129: III. Sehr lebhaft) (on 1960-11-30)
composer:
Robert Schumann (German classical composer) (from 1850-10-10 until 1850-10-24)
part of:
Cello Concerto in A minor, op. 129
Robert Schumann7:59
5Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Introduction & Theme: Moderato semplice
cello:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
orchestra:
USSR State Symphony Orchestra (State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”, “Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO) (on 1960-11-30)
conductor:
Gennadi Rozhdestvensky (Gennady Rozhdestvensky, conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
recorded at:
Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (Moscow Conservatory: The Grand Hall) in Moscow, Russia (on 1960-11-30)
live recording of:
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, op. 33: Tema. Moderato semplice (standard Fitzenhagen version) (on 1960-11-30)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (from 1876-12 until 1877-03)
revised by:
Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (German cellist and composer)
part of:
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, op. 33 (standard Fitzenhagen version)
Пётр Ильич Чайковский2:24
6Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Var. I. Tempo del tema
cello:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
orchestra:
USSR State Symphony Orchestra (State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”, “Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO) (on 1960-11-30)
conductor:
Gennadi Rozhdestvensky (Gennady Rozhdestvensky, conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
recorded at:
Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (Moscow Conservatory: The Grand Hall) in Moscow, Russia (on 1960-11-30)
live recording of:
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, op. 33: Variazione I. Tempo del Tema (standard Fitzenhagen version) (on 1960-11-30)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (from 1876-12 until 1877-03)
revised by:
Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (German cellist and composer)
part of:
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, op. 33 (standard Fitzenhagen version)
Пётр Ильич Чайковский0:50
7Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Var. II. Tempo del tema
cello:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
orchestra:
USSR State Symphony Orchestra (State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”, “Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO) (on 1960-11-30)
conductor:
Gennadi Rozhdestvensky (Gennady Rozhdestvensky, conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
recorded at:
Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (Moscow Conservatory: The Grand Hall) in Moscow, Russia (on 1960-11-30)
live recording of:
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, op. 33: Variazione II. Tempo del Tema (standard Fitzenhagen version) (on 1960-11-30)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (from 1876-12 until 1877-03)
revised by:
Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (German cellist and composer)
part of:
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, op. 33 (standard Fitzenhagen version)
Пётр Ильич Чайковский1:12
8Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Var. III. Andante sostenuto
cello:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
orchestra:
USSR State Symphony Orchestra (State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”, “Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO) (on 1960-11-30)
conductor:
Gennadi Rozhdestvensky (Gennady Rozhdestvensky, conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
recorded at:
Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (Moscow Conservatory: The Grand Hall) in Moscow, Russia (on 1960-11-30)
live recording of:
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, op. 33: Variazione III. Andante sostenuto (standard Fitzenhagen version) (on 1960-11-30)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (from 1876-12 until 1877-03)
revised by:
Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (German cellist and composer)
part of:
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, op. 33 (standard Fitzenhagen version)
Пётр Ильич Чайковский3:37
9Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Var. IV. Andante grazioso
cello:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
orchestra:
USSR State Symphony Orchestra (State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”, “Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO) (on 1960-11-30)
conductor:
Gennadi Rozhdestvensky (Gennady Rozhdestvensky, conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
recorded at:
Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (Moscow Conservatory: The Grand Hall) in Moscow, Russia (on 1960-11-30)
live recording of:
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, op. 33: Variazione IV. Andante grazioso (standard Fitzenhagen version) (on 1960-11-30)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (from 1876-12 until 1877-03)
revised by:
Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (German cellist and composer)
part of:
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, op. 33 (standard Fitzenhagen version)
Пётр Ильич Чайковский1:45
10Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Var. V. Allegro moderato - Cadenza
cello:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
orchestra:
USSR State Symphony Orchestra (State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”, “Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO) (on 1960-11-30)
conductor:
Gennadi Rozhdestvensky (Gennady Rozhdestvensky, conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
recorded at:
Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (Moscow Conservatory: The Grand Hall) in Moscow, Russia (on 1960-11-30)
live recording of:
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, op. 33: Variazione V. Allegro moderato (standard Fitzenhagen version) (on 1960-11-30)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (from 1876-12 until 1877-03)
revised by:
Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (German cellist and composer)
part of:
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, op. 33 (standard Fitzenhagen version)
Пётр Ильич Чайковский3:10
11Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Var. VI. Andante
cello:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
orchestra:
USSR State Symphony Orchestra (State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”, “Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO) (on 1960-11-30)
conductor:
Gennadi Rozhdestvensky (Gennady Rozhdestvensky, conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
recorded at:
Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (Moscow Conservatory: The Grand Hall) in Moscow, Russia (on 1960-11-30)
live recording of:
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, op. 33: Variazione VI. Andante (standard Fitzenhagen version) (on 1960-11-30)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (from 1876-12 until 1877-03)
revised by:
Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (German cellist and composer)
part of:
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, op. 33 (standard Fitzenhagen version)
Пётр Ильич Чайковский2:35
12Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33: Var. VII. Allegro vivo
cello:
Mstislav Rostropovich (cellist/conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
orchestra:
USSR State Symphony Orchestra (State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Russia “Evgeny Svetlanov”, “Evgeny Svetlanov” / GASO) (on 1960-11-30)
conductor:
Gennadi Rozhdestvensky (Gennady Rozhdestvensky, conductor) (on 1960-11-30)
recorded at:
Great Hall, Moscow Conservatoire (Moscow Conservatory: The Grand Hall) in Moscow, Russia (on 1960-11-30)
live recording of:
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, op. 33: Variazione VII. e Coda. Allegro vivo (standard Fitzenhagen version) (on 1960-11-30)
composer:
Пётр Ильич Чайковский (Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Russian romantic composer) (from 1876-12 until 1877-03)
revised by:
Wilhelm Fitzenhagen (German cellist and composer)
part of:
Variations on a Rococo Theme for Cello and Orchestra, op. 33 (standard Fitzenhagen version)
Пётр Ильич Чайковский2:17
9CD: Russian Works
10CD: Composers in Person
11CD: Concertos 1963-1967
12CD: In Memoriam Alexander Dedyukhin
13CD: New Recordings 1996