Albany Records: Homage to Rostropovich

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A fitting tribute from cellist Steven Honigberg for the great Mistislav Rostropovich.

Mstislav Rostropovich was the premier cellist of the 20th century. As a member of the National Symphony Orchestra under Rostropovich, Steven Honigberg considered the maestro a great mentor, and he and Albany Records are proud to present this tribute featuring works composed for this great musician, activist and humanitarian.

Krzysztof Penderecki, composer
Per Slava
Steven Honigberg, cello

William Walton, composer
Passacaglia
Steven Honigberg, cello

Moisei Vainberg, composer
Solo Sonata Op. 72
Steven Honigberg, cello

Alberto Ginastera, composer
Puneña No. 2 Op. 45
Steven Honigberg, cello

Mstislav Rostropovich, composer
Moderato & Vivace
Steven Honigberg, cello

Joachim Stutschewsky, composer
Composition
Steven Honigberg, cello

Witold Lutoslawski, composer
Sacher Variation
Steven Honigberg, cello

David Diamond, composer
Concert Piece
Steven Honigberg, cello

Robert Starer, composer
Song of Solitude
Steven Honigberg, cello

Review:

"Honigberg does extreme honor to his long-time mentor with these performances. ...exuberantly passionate, completely unabashed, and demonstrative of masterful technique..." (Mike D. Brownell)

A fitting tribute from cellist Steven Honigberg for the great Mistislav Rostropovich.

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