Elena Rostropovich
Elena Rostropovich (Moscow, June 22, 1958) is a pianist. She left Russia with her parents, cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich and soprano Galina Vishnevskaya in 1974.
Elena Rostropovich | |
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Elena Rostropovich and her father Mstislav Rostropovich perform at the White House in 1978 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1958 |
| Origin | Moscow |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Pianist |
| Instrument(s) | Piano |
She is an acclaimed musician and philanthropist whose work on behalf of the health and well-being of children in such diverse parts of the world as the post‑Soviet republics, the Near East and Western Europe has gained wide recognition.
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