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for Mstislav Rostropovich
Paul Sonosky
April 28, 2013
I still miss you and love you Slava, All my best to the family. We would meet many times after concerts which I still treasure. I am so glad I got to see him play the Dvorak and Haydn concertos! And to conduct as wellPaul Sonosky
April 2, 2010
For Mstislav...When you played
the cello it was like
music for heaven.
WEEP NOT FOR ME
Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.
Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.
I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.
Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.
Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.
Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.
© Joe Fazio
~
[email protected] /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California
Matthew McGuire
November 21, 2009
Deepest condolences.
G. Mosley Jehovah Witness
April 28, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
R. Marra
April 28, 2007
Mstilav Rostropovich was a giant not only on the stage of classical music, but as a world figure, as well. His genius on the cello coaxed the instrument's most tender, sweet and vibrant tones. Rest in Peace.
Laura Lillian Dickerson
April 28, 2007
My Dear Slava, I just celebrated along with the rest of the world your 80th birthday last month and while doing so, reflected on how blessed I am to have known you through the gifts that God has given you. As a baby boomer, I have decided to pursue the gift of playing cello that God has bestowed upon me from my childhood. After recently hearing your recording of the Bach 6th Suite during your 60th birthday celebration, I knew that it was not too late for me to follow through on a dream deferred.
I thank you for what you have given my mentor Jacqueline DuPre, and what you have given the other great cellists of the world.
The world has been truly blessed with your unselfish giving in the humanities and hopefully, I too, because of you, will be able to add my miniscule contributions as I continue to pursue my dream of playing cello.
Thank you Maestro and, may you rest in peace!
Sheila Smith
April 28, 2007
Rest in Peace Maestro.
D.L. ZIMMERMAN
April 28, 2007
REST IN PEACE, MSTISLAV
Julia
April 27, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
toni costanzo/silletta
April 27, 2007
To The Rostropovich Family Our Deepest Sympathies For The Loss Of A Grand Maestro. Mr. Mstislav Rostropovich, Thank You For Your Magical Music.
CARTER JOSEPH
April 27, 2007
Rest in peace, Maestro. You lived an exemplary life, and served art nobly. I will never forget watching you rehearse your orchestra, communicating your inspiration for the musicians to give it voice. Bravo.
Donna Kepler
April 27, 2007
Slava is described as a bear of a man, which is appropriate because he loved to give bear hugs! I sang for a few years with a choral group in Washington that often performed with the National Symphony. Slava loved any excuse to freely dispense bear hugs (and sometimes wet slobbery kisses on the cheek) to anybody around. He was a joy to work with. Rest in peace, Maestro!
Matthew Peters
April 27, 2007
Rest in Peace
The Rostropovich/Serkin recording of the Brahms sonatas remains one of my favorite recordings. I'm listening to it now.
Jack Mangus
April 27, 2007
Mstislav Rostropovich was a giant figure in the world of music. I treasure the memory of having experienced his genius, from a recital in Baltimore in 1965 to conducting the London Symphony Orchestra in Daytona Beach in 2003. Slava!
Margery Daly
April 27, 2007
My Dear Maestro,
I met you on your birthday several years ago at Symphony Hall and you graciously kissed my hand. You were the greatest cellist ever and a great humanitarian. The world will not be the same without you.
Diane Sorrel
April 27, 2007
An inspired and inspirational musician and human being; we are all bereft.
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