Mstislav Rostropovich Quotes

The cello is a hero because of its register - its tenor voice. It is a masculine instrument, whereas the violin is feminine because of its soprano pitch. When the cello enters in the Dvorak Concerto, it is like a great orator.

Mstislav Rostropovich

• Instruments
• Feminine
• Register
• Sopranos

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  • Register