Mstislav Rostropovich
Quotes by Mstislav Rostropovich
People are craving this great progress in electronics, going after computers, the Internet, etc. It's a giant progress technologically. But they must have a balance of soul, a balance for human beauty. That means art has an important role.
— Mstislav Rostropovich
Baalbek is so beautiful. It is the heart of beauty in the Middle East - I want to embrace these people with my music. I will try so hard for them. Their president is a Christian, their prime minister is a Muslim. Music is for everyone.
— Mstislav Rostropovich
When I started learning the cello, I fell in love with the instrument because it seemed like a voice - my voice.
— Mstislav Rostropovich