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Rostropovich and Richter play Beethoven

BBC One
on BBC One London

The two great Russians, Mstislav Rostropovich (cello) and Sviatoslav Richter (piano) in the complete cycle of five Beethoven cello sonatas.

Tonight: Sonata No. 1, in F major Op. 5 No. 1

Recorded from the Usher Hall at last year's Edinburgh Festival
(First shown on BBC-2)
The artists appeared at the 1964 Edinburgh International Festival by arrangement with Victor Hochhauser Ltd.
(November 3: Sonata No. 2, in G minor, Op. 5 No. 2)

Contributors

Cellist:
Mstislav Rostropovich
Pianist:
Sviatoslav Richter
TV Presentation:
Alan Rees
Source: Radio Times

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