Queen Sofia of Spain (R) adjusts the head scarf of France's First Lady Bernadette Chirac during the funeral ceremony of Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow April 29, 2007. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

People bid farewell at the grave of Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich's at the Novodevichy cemetery in Moscow April 29, 2007. REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov (RUSSIA) 

Two women react during Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich's burial at the Novodevichy cemetery in Moscow April 29, 2007. REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov (RUSSIA) 

Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich's widow, soprano Galina Vishnevskaya (R), and former Russian President Boris Yeltsin's widow, Naina, react during Rostropovich's burial at the Novodevichy cemetery in Moscow April 29, 2007. REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov (RUSSIA) 

Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich's widow, soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, leaves Moscow's Novodevichy cemetery in a car after the burial of her husband April 29, 2007. REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov (RUSSIA) 

Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich's widow, soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, sits next to the coffin of her husband at the Novodevichy cemetery in Moscow April 29, 2007. REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov (RUSSIA) 

Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich's widow, soprano Galina Vishnevskaya (L), and their daughter Olga grief at Rostrapovich's grave at the Novodevichy cemetery in Moscow April 29, 2007. REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov (RUSSIA) 

Family members of Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich and the widow of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin (2nd L) Naina react during Rostropovich's burial ceremony at the Novodevichy cemetery in Moscow April 29, 2007. Pictured are Rostropovich's daughters Yelena (L) and Olga (R) and Rostropovich's widow Galina Vishnevskaya (2nd R). REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov (RUSSIA) 

Relatives of Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich and dignitaries attend Rostropovich's burial ceremony at Novodevichy cemetery in Moscow April 29, 2007. Pictured are Rostropovich's widow Galina Vishnevskaya (R), the widow of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin, Naina (2nd R), Rostropovich's daughter Yelena (3rd R) and France's First Lady Bernadette Chirac. REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov (RUSSIA) 

Relatives of Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich and dignitaries attend Rostropovich's burial ceremony at the Novodevichy cemetery in Moscow April 29, 2007. Among those pictured are: Rostropovich's widow Galina Vishnevskaya (sitting 2nd R) and France's First Lady Bernadette Chirac (first row L) and the widow of former Russian President Boris Yeltsin, Naina (first row 2nd L). REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov (RUSSIA) 

A woman attends the funeral ceremony of Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow April 29, 2007. Rostropovich was to be laid to rest on Sunday close to late President Boris Yeltsin as Russia bade farewell to a musical genius and lover of freedom. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

Britain's rising star and violin prodigy Victoria Goldsmith attends the funeral ceremony of Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow April 29, 2007. Rostropovich was to be laid to rest on Sunday close to late President Boris Yeltsin as Russia bade farewell to a musical genius and lover of freedom. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

Cellist Mstislav Rostropovich's widow, soprano Galina Vishnevskaya (C), eats a piece of bread as her daughters Yelena (L) and Olga comfort her during Rostropovich's funeral ceremony in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow April 29, 2007. Rostropovich was to be laid to rest on Sunday close to late President Boris Yeltsin as Russia bade farewell to a musical genius and lover of freedom. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich's daughter Olga bids farewell at the coffin of her father in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow April 29, 2007. Rostropovich was to be laid to rest on Sunday close to late President Boris Yeltsin as Russia bade farewell to a musical genius and lover of freedom. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

(L-R) Queen Sofia of Spain, former Russian President Boris Yeltsin's widow, Naina, and their daughter Tatyana attend the funeral ceremony of cellist Mstislav Rostropovich in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow April 29, 2007. Rostropovich was to be laid to rest on Sunday close to late President Boris Yeltsin as Russia bade farewell to a musical genius and lover of freedom. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

France's First Lady Bernadette Chirac kisses farewell to Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich at his coffin in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow April 29, 2007. Rostropovich was to be laid to rest on Sunday close to late President Boris Yeltsin as Russia bade farewell to a musical genius and lover of freedom. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

Cellist Mstislav Rostropovich's widow, soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, reacts during Rostropovich's funeral ceremony in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow April 29, 2007. Rostropovich was to be laid to rest on Sunday close to late President Boris Yeltsin as Russia bade farewell to a musical genius and lover of freedom. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

Cellist Mstislav Rostropovich's daughter Yelena (L) comforts her mother, soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, during Rostropovich's funeral ceremony in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow April 29, 2007. Rostropovich was to be laid to rest on Sunday close to late President Boris Yeltsin as Russia bade farewell to a musical genius and lover of freedom. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

Widow of Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, Galina Vishnevskaya, bids farewell to her husband at his coffin during a funeral ceremony in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow April 29, 2007. Rostropovich was to be laid to rest on Sunday close to late President Boris Yeltsin as Russia bade farewell to a musical genius and lover of freedom. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

Widow of Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, Galina Vishnevskaya, bids farewell to her husband at his coffin during a funeral ceremony in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow April 29, 2007. Rostropovich was to be laid to rest on Sunday close to late President Boris Yeltsin as Russia bade farewell to a musical genius and lover of freedom. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

Widow of Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, Galina Vishnevskaya, bids farewell to her husband at his coffin during a funeral ceremony in the Christ the Saviour Cathedral in Moscow April 29, 2007. Rostropovich was to be laid to rest on Sunday close to late President Boris Yeltsin as Russia bade farewell to a musical genius and lover of freedom. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrives to pay respects to Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich during Rostropovich's funeral ceremony at the Moscow Conservatory hall April 28, 2007. In death as in life Rostropovich was steeped in music when his coffin was laid in the Moscow Conservatory on Saturday. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

Soprano Galina Vishnevskaya (2nd R), wife of Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich, is assisted during his funeral ceremony at the Moscow Conservatory hall April 28, 2007. In death as in life Rostropovich was steeped in music when his coffin was laid in the Moscow Conservatory on Saturday. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrives to pay respects to Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich during Rostropovich's funeral ceremony at the Moscow Conservatory hall April 28, 2007. In death as in life Rostropovich was steeped in music when his coffin was laid in the Moscow Conservatory on Saturday. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

A musician pays his respects to Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich at the Moscow Conservatory hall during his funeral in Moscow April 28, 2007. In death as in life Rostropovich was steeped in music when his coffin was laid in the Moscow Conservatory on Saturday. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

Soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, wife of Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich, passes by a portrait of her husband during his funeral ceremony at the Moscow Conservatory hall April 28, 2007. In death as in life Rostropovich was steeped in music when his coffin was laid in the Moscow Conservatory on Saturday. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

Soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, wife of Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich, sits with a handkerchief at her husband's funeral ceremony at the Moscow Conservatory hall April 28, 2007. In death as in life Rostropovich was steeped in music when his coffin was laid in the Moscow Conservatory on Saturday. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

Soprano Galina Vishnevskaya, wife of Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich, is assisted during his funeral ceremony at the Moscow Conservatory hall April 28, 2007. In death as in life Rostropovich was steeped in music when his coffin was laid in the Moscow Conservatory on Saturday. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

People pay respects to Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich during his funeral in the hall of the Moscow Conservatory April 28, 2007. In death as in life Rostropovich was steeped in music when his coffin was laid in the Moscow Conservatory on Saturday. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

A general view of the Moscow Conservatory hall as people pay respects to Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich during his funeral in Moscow April 28, 2007. In death as in life Rostropovich was steeped in music when his coffin was laid in the Moscow Conservatory on Saturday. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

A general view of the Moscow Conservatory hall as people pay respects to Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich during his funeral in Moscow April 28, 2007. In death as in life Rostropovich was steeped in music when his coffin was laid in the Moscow Conservatory on Saturday. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

Relatives of Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich grieve in the hall of the Moscow Conservatory during his funeral in Moscow April 28, 2007. In death as in life Rostropovich was steeped in music when his coffin was laid in the Moscow Conservatory on Saturday. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

A general view of the Moscow Conservatory hall as people pay respects to Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich during his funeral in Moscow April 28, 2007. In death as in life Rostropovich was steeped in music when his coffin was laid in the Moscow Conservatory on Saturday. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

A general view of the Moscow Conservatory hall as people pay respects to Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich during his funeral in Moscow April 28, 2007. In death as in life Rostropovich was steeped in music when his coffin was laid in the Moscow Conservatory on Saturday. REUTERS/Alexander Natruskin (RUSSIA) 

Russian conductor and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich during a rehearsal with the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican Centre in London on November 15, 1988. Rostropovich, who is in London for a series of concerts, beginning November 15 and continuing until December 15, will conduct works by composers including fellow Russian Dmitri Shostakovich. REUTERS/Gareth Watkins 

Russian President Boris Yeltsin (L) applauds after presenting a high state award to world famous cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, on Rostropovich's 70th birthday, at Moscow's Kremlin in this May 21, 1997 file photo. Rostropovich died on Friday, Russian news agencies reported. REUTERS/Grigory Dukor (RUSSIA) 

Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich gestures during a rehearsal with Chamber Orchestra Prague in Maestranza theatre in Seville in this September 9, 2004 file photo. Rostropovich died on Friday, Russian news agencies reported. He was 80. REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo/Files (SPAIN) 

Russian cellist Mstilav Rostropovich blows a kiss to the audience during a concert at the Baalbek International festival in the eastern Lebanese city of Baalbek in this July 30, 1997 file photo. Rostropovich died on Friday, Russian news agencies reported. He was 80. REUTERS/Jamal Saidi (LEBANON) 

Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich plays during a rehearsal with Chamber Orchestra Prague in Maestranza theatre in Seville September 9, 2004 prior a concert September 9. REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE 

Russian conductor and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich acknowledges applause after conducting The Grand Symphonic Orchestra at a concert by Dmitri Shostakovich in Moscow's Conservatory September 25, 2006. The concert of Dmitri Shostakovich is part of his 100th birthday anniversary, marked on September 25. REUTERS/Anton Denisov (RUSSIA) 

Russian conductor and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich conducts The Grand Symphonic Orchestra at a concert by Dmitri Shostakovich in Moscow's Conservatory September 25, 2006. The concert of Dmitri Shostakovich is part of his 100th birthday anniversary, marked on September 25. REUTERS/Anton Denisov (RUSSIA) 

Russian conductor and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich acknowledges applause after conducting The Grand Symphonic Orchestra at a concert by Dmitri Shostakovich in Moscow's Conservatory September 25, 2006. The concert of Dmitri Shostakovich is part of his 100th birthday anniversary, marked on September 25. REUTERS/Anton Denisov (RUSSIA) 

Russian conductor and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich acknowledges applause after conducting The Grand Symphonic Orchestra at a concert by Dmitri Shostakovich in Moscow's Conservatory September 25, 2006. The concert of Dmitri Shostakovich is part of his 100th birthday anniversary, marked on September 25. REUTERS/Anton Denisov (RUSSIA) 

Cellist-conductor Mstislav Rostropovich (L) and his wife opera singer Galina Vishnevskaya arrive for The International Golden Heart Prize award ceremony in Moscow, May 21, 2006. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin 

Japan's maestro Ozawa blows out candles on birthday cake while old friend cellist Rostropovich looks on following concert in Matsumoto. Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa blows out candles on a birthday cake while his old friend cellist Mstislav Rostropovich looks on following a concert in Matsumoto, Japan September 1, 2005. Ozawa celebrated his 70th birthday by conducting the special concert on Thursday at the Saito Kinen festival. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa 

Japan's maestro Ozawa smiles as he is presented birthday cake by cellist Rostropovich following concert in Matsumoto. Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa (front) smiles as he is presented a birthday cake by his old friend cellist Mstislav Rostropovich following a concert in Matsumoto, Japan September 1, 2005. Ozawa celebrated his 70th birthday by conducting the special concert on Thursday at the Saito Kinen festival. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa 

Japan's maestro Ozawa and cellist Rostropovich smile after rehearsal with Saito Kien Orchestra in Matsumoto. Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa (R) and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich smile after a rehearsal with the Saito Kien Orchestra in Matsumoto, Japan September 1, 2005. The tousle-headed maestro, who turned 70 on Thursday, became music director of the Vienna State Opera in 2002 after almost three decades in a similar job at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Ozawa spends most of his year conducting the best-known musicians in the United States and Europe. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa 

Japan's maestro Ozawa and cellist Rostropovich speak to friends after rehearsal with Saito Kien Orchestra in Matsumoto. Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa (R) and cellist Mstislav Rostropovich speak to their friends after a rehearsal with the Saito Kien Orchestra in Matsumoto, Japan September 1, 2005. The tousle-headed maestro, who turned 70 on Thursday, became music director of the Vienna State Opera in 2002 after almost three decades in a similar job at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Ozawa spends most of his year conducting the best-known musicians in the United States and Europe. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa 

Japan's maestro Seiji Ozawa rehearses with world famous cellist Mstislav Rostropovich (L) and the Saito Kien Orchestra in Matsumoto, Japan September 1, 2005. The tousle-headed maestro, who turned 70 on Thursday, became music director of the Vienna State Opera in 2002 after almost three decades in a similar job at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Ozawa spends most of his year conducting the best-known musicians in the United States and Europe. REUTERS/Toshiyuki Aizawa TA/TY 

Russian cellist Rostropovich interprets three Bach pieces in the Monaco Palace Chapel in a tribute to Prince Rainier III. Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich (R) interprets three Bach pieces in the Monaco Palace Chapel in a tribute to Prince Rainier III in Monte Carlo, April 13. 2005. REUTERS/Palais de Monaco/POOL 

Russian cellist Rostropovich interprets three Bach pieces in the Monaco Palace Chapel in a tribute to Prince Rainier III. Russian cellist Mstislav Rostropovich (L) interprets three Bach pieces in the Monaco Palace Chapel in a tribute to Prince Rainier III as Prince Albert II, Princess Caroline, her son Andrea, and Princess Stephanie (R) listen on, April 13. 2005. REUTERS/Palais de Monaco/Pool 

combo picture showing Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (2nd L) as they enjoy a concert by legendary cellist Mstislav Rostropovich (R) with the Japanese orchestra in Tokyo October 19, 2004. Empress Michiko will celebrate her 70th birthday October 20th. REUTERS/Kazuhiro Nogi/Pool 

Russia's cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich gestures during a rehersal with Chamber Orchestra Prague in Maestranza theatre in Seville September 9, 2004. Rostropovich with Chamber Orchestra Prague give a concert September 9. REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo MDP/THI 

Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich plays during a rehearsal with Chamber Orchestra Prague in Maestranza theatre in Seville September 9, 2004 prior a concert September 9. REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo MDP/WS Also see image: GF1DTYNLYKAA 

Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich plays with the Chamber Orchestra Prague during a rehearsal in Maestranza theatre in Seville September 9, 2004, prior to a concert September 9. REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo MDP/WS 

Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich plays with the Chamber Orchestra Prague during a rehearsal in Maestranza theatre in Seville September 9, 2004, prior to a concert September 9. REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo MDP/WS 

Russian cellist and conductor Mstislav Rostropovich prepares to play during a rehearsal with Chamber Orchestra Prague in Maestranza theatre in Seville September 9, 2004 prior to a concert. REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo MDP 

French President Jacques Chirac (L) speaks with Russian cellist
Mstislav Rostropovich (C) and wife of Russian President Vladimir Putin,
Lyudmila Putin during the dinner held aboard the Silver Whisper cruise
ship late 30 May 2003. Putin invited some 40 world leaders to join in
celebrating the tricentennial of his native city, St. Petersburg.
REUTERS/POOL

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