Daniel Paul Horn:

>Rostropovich's last stage acknowledgement was perhaps the most touching --
>he walked to the podium and lifted the score of the Thirteenth for the
>audience to see, and then stepped back and applauded it, along with his
>departed teacher and friend.

What a wonderful gesture!  As soon as I read this, I rang a couple of
friends to share it with them.  And thanks to Daniel for sharing it with
us.

Richard Pennycuick
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