The world’s last truly great musician.
Rest in peace.
What a week for Russia. He, of course, was outside the White House, risking his life for democracy, when Yeltsin made his famous speech from the tank during the 1991 coup attempt...
I wouldn’t say that, since Janos Starker is still alive. But my cello vote would probably still go to Shafran, who is not.
I was fortunate enough to hear him perform, and also conduct for the National Symphony Orchestra. He will be missed. Rest in Peace, Slava...