Mstislav Rostropovich, one of the greatest 20th-century cellists, studied composition with Dmitri Shostakovich. Their mutual respect soon grew into a close friendship that resulted in the dedication of Cello Concerto No. 1 to Rostropovich and, years later, Cello Concerto No. 2 being premiered by Rostropovich in Moscow on the day of Shostakovich's 60th birthday. These Supraphon discs feature the previously unreleased Prague recordings of both works, recorded shortly after their premieres.

Tracklist:

Allegretto - Mstislav Rostropovich/Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Moderato - Mstislav Rostropovich/Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Cadenza - Mstislav Rostropovich/Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Allegro Con Moto - Mstislav Rostropovich/Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
Largo - Mstislav Rostropovich/Prague Symphony Orchestra
Allegretto - Mstislav Rostropovich/Prague Symphony Orchestra
Allegretto - Mstislav Rostropovich/Prague Symphony Orchestra
Allegretto Non Troppo - Mstislav Rostropovich/Dmitri Shostakovich
Allegro - Mstislav Rostropovich/Dmitri Shostakovich
Largo - Mstislav Rostropovich/Dmitri Shostakovich
Allegro - Mstislav Rostropovich/Dmitri Shostakovich
Allegretto - Mstislav Rostropovich/Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Moderato - Mstislav Rostropovich/Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Cadenza - Mstislav Rostropovich/Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
Allegro Con Moto - Mstislav Rostropovich/Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra

UPC: 099925410124
Label: Supraphon
Release Date: 7.30.13
Format: CD

Shostakovich / Rostropovich / Czech Philharmonic - Rostropovich Plays Shostakovich (CD)