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Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert: Edinburgh 70

Radio 3 Lunchtime Concert: Edinburgh 70: Episode 4: Rostropovich on Bach

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Rostropovich on Bach

Episode 4

Episode 4: Rostropovich on Bach

Edinburgh 70

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Russian cellist Rostropovich, newly exiled from Russia, makes his debut at 1975 Festival.

4/12. Russian cellist Rostropovich, newly exiled from Russia, makes his debut at the 1975 Festival with three Suites for solo cello by JS Bach.

In 1974, Russian cellist Rostropovich was exiled from Russia for his outspoken political views against the Soviet government and his support for other high-profile dissidents such as the composer Shostakovich and the writer Solzhenitsyn. This concert at St Cuthbert's Church in Edinburgh marks his appearance the following year at the 1975 Festival with three Suites for solo cello by JS Bach.

JS Bach: Sarabande from Suite No 2 in D minor, BWV 1008
JS Bach: Suite No 3 in C, BWV 1009
JS Bach: Suite No 6 in D, BWV 1012

Mstlislav Rostropovich, cello 
 
Producer Gavin McCollum.

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

Series of concerts celebrating the rich history of performance at the Edinburgh

Series of concerts celebrating the rich history of performance at the Edinburgh International Festival as it marks 70 years

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