Which Happened First?

Mstislav Rostropovich

Mstislav Rostropovich
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Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich was a Soviet and Russian cellist and conductor. In addition to his interpretations and technique, he was well known for both inspiring and commissioning new works, which enlarged the cello repertoire more than any cellist before or since.

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Who was born first?

Timeline

  1. Dick HymanMarch 8, 1927 – present
  2. Gerry MulliganApril 6, 1927 – January 1996
  3. Gilbert BécaudOctober 24, 1927 – December 18, 2001
  4. John KanderMarch 18, 1927 – present
  5. Johnnie RayJanuary 10, 1927 – February 24, 1990
  6. Mstislav Rostropovich (this page)March 27, 1927 – April 27, 2007

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