Victorian Cello

A rare photo of Mstislav Rostropovich with his pupil, Jacqueline du Pré, smiling after a masterclass at the Moscow Conservatory, 1966.

This rare picture was taken during a lovely, impromptu musical evening that was recorded at The Queen Elizabeth Hall on August 13, 1967, with Jacqueline du Pré & Daniel Barenboim.

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"When I think of Jacqueline du Pré, I think of a performer who thrived on stage, and of a musical spirit who swept up all around her in her enthusiasm and love of her art. It was a gift for me as a young cellist to have such a strong female player as an idol and I certainly found her a great source of inspiration throughout my early cello years. I loved [the] image of her – fearless and joyful. I believe it was her generosity of spirit and ability to transcend the small worries of everyday performing that made her so great." – Cellist Natalie Clein