Master Cellist (Legendary Recordings 1956–1978)

COMPACT DISC 1 [78'00] COMPACT DISC 2 [55'43] STEREO (CD 1)/MONO (CD 2) Recordings: Warsaw, Polskie Nagrania, 12/1956 (CD 2); London, Wembley Town Hall, 9/1960 (CD 1: [4] – [6]); Berlin, Jesus-Christus-Kirche, 9/1968 (CD 1: [1] – [3]); Berlin, Philharmonie, 6/1978 (CD 1: [7]); Boston, Symphony Hall, 8/1975 (CD 1: [8]) Remastered by Emil Berliner Studios ORIGINAL-IMAGE BIT-PROCESSING Added presence and brilliance, greater spatial definition ℗ 1959 (CD 2: [5] – [8])/1961 (CD 1: [4] – [6])/1967 (CD 2: [1] – [4])/1969 (CD 1: [1] – [3])/1976 (CD 1: [8])/1979 (CD 1: [7]) Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg This compilation ℗ & © 2002 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg Manufactured and Marketed by Universal Classics Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. 825 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Made in USA D 242976 Printed in USA "The intensity of lyrical feeling and the spontaneity of the partnership between Karajan and Rostropovich [ in the Dvořák ] ensures the position of their DG disc at the top of the list of recommendations." " Rostropovich's DG performance of the [ Schumann ] Cello Concerto is superbly made... a peerless technique at the command of a rare artistic imagination." Penguin Guide to Compact Discs, 2002 Edition ORIGINAL-IMAGE BIT-PROCESSING CD 1: [78'00] · CD 2: [55'43] D 242976 Mfd. for BMG Direct 6550 East 30th St. Indianapolis, IN 46219 under license. Printed in USA. Total time: CD 1: [78'00] • CD 2: [55'43] Mfd. for BMG Direct 6550 East 30th St. Indianapolis, IN 46219 under license. Printed in USA. This compilation ℗ 2002 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Hamburg · A UNIVERSAL MUSIC COMPANY Manufactured and Marketed by Universal Classics Group, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc. 825 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10019. Distributed by Universal Music & Video Distribution, Corp. WARNING: All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Made in USA Comes in a standard double jewel case with clear tray and 20-page booklet; liner notes in English only (rostropovich at 75) ERROR: The opus number for Kinderszenen (Scenes From Childhood) by Robert Schumann is misgiven as 5 on the booklet tracklist. The correct opus number is 15.