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Who is the greatest cellist of all time?
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Mstislav Rostropovich is the greatest cellist

This position names Mstislav Rostropovich the greatest cellist of all time. It argues the Russian master brought new technical expertise and musicality to the instrument, expanded its repertoire, and famously premiered Shostakovich's Cello Concerto No. 1.

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  1. Mstislav Rostropovich premiered the Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 1
    Composer Dimitri Shostakovich wrote the concerto for Rostropovich, who committed it to memory in 4 days.