Cellist Mischa Maisky on Rostropovich, Piatigorsky, Radu Lupu • Living the Classical Life Ep.109

"Rostropovich said: you are like a son to me." -Mischa Maisky

A living legend, cellist Mischa Maisky shares his many stories and perspectives from a rich musical life, told with great humor and humility. He recalls his friends and teachers, from Radu Lupu to Piatigorsky and Rostropovich, to his half a century with Martha Argerich. An extended conversation, filmed at Pianoforti, Co. in Tokyo 2022. Includes two musical excerpts as bookends.

Running time 47 minutes • video production: katalog-film.de
Filmed in Tokyo May 2022

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0:00 Intro and Schumann with Argerich
2:19 Radu Lupu as Friend
10:23 Studies with Rostropovich
14:05 Piatigorsky
17:02 Feeling "finished" with studies? Being yourself
28:11 Advice to young musicians / competitions
38:13 "What's inspiring you?" Transforming difficulty in life
41:54 Closing credits
42:39 Chopin Sonata with Martha Argerich