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Rostropovich and Richter play Beethoven

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The two great Russians in the complete cycle of five cello sonatas.
Tonight: Sonata No. 2, in G minor Op. 5 No. 2
Recorded from the Usher Hall at this year's Edinburgh Festival
Introduced by The Countess of Harewood.
The artists appeared at the Festival by arrangement with Victor Hochhauser. Ltd.

Contributors

Cellist:
Mstislav Rostropovich
Pianist:
Sviatoslav Richter
Presenter:
The Countess of Harewood [name uncredited]
Source: Radio Times

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