Join radio broadcaster Jon Tolansky in a journey to explore the life and work of this larger-than-life figure. Understand why Rostropovich, affectionately known as Slava, is recognised at the world's greatest living cellist.

Mstislav Rostropovich at 80

A series of podcasts celebrating some of classical music's greatest artists and recordings.

Music

Angela Gheorghiu talks about her new album ‘Homage to Maria Callas’ - a collection of French and Italian operatic masterpieces inspired by the career and recordings of Maria Callas, the greatest diva of the last century.

Angela Gheorghiu Homage to Maria Callas - podcast

EMI celebrates the art of Sir Thomas Beecham, one of the most gifted musicians England has ever produced.

Sir Thomas Beecham on EMI - podcast

EMI Masters celebrates the full glory of the greatest performances from the world’s greatest catalogue of recorded music. Digitally remastered at EMI’s Abbey Road Studios direct from the original master tapes.

EMI MASTERS - podcast

Herbert von Karajan was an icon, one of the twentieth century's most fascinating and complex geniuses, dominated the post-war classical music world like a colossus. Find out more about him with our 100 Best Karajan podcast.

Celebrating Karajan - podcast

Antonio Pappano launched the season in Rome with complete performances of Rossini's final French opera seria. EMI captures this epic work live on a landmark new recording.

Mstislav Rostropovich at 80

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