Honoring Rostropovich’s Legacy of Musical Diplomacy
This event is co-sponsored by the National Symphony Orchestra as part of its series A Salute to Slava, which honors the work and life of its former music director Mstislav “Slava” Rostropovich. Rostropovich used his enormous talent as a world-class cellist and conductor to be an activist for freedom of expression and a citizen diplomat between the United States and the Soviet Union. The panelists discussed his legacy and the existence and value of citizen diplomacy today. The discussion was followed by a reception and a performance by "The Last Stand Quartet."
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Overview
This event is co-sponsored by the National Symphony Orchestra as part of its series A Salute to Slava, which honors the work and life of its former music director Mstislav “Slava” Rostropovich. Rostropovich used his enormous talent as a world-class cellist and conductor to be an activist for freedom of expression and a citizen diplomat between the United States and the Soviet Union. The panelists discussed his legacy and the existence and value of citizen diplomacy today. The discussion was followed by a reception and a performance by "The Last Stand Quartet."
Performance
Featuring a performance by four members of the NSO who formed “The Last Stand Quartet.”
Speakers
Hosted By
Kennan Institute
The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange. Read more
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