Mischa Maisky
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About
Renowned cellist known for his recordings of works by composers like Beethoven and Bach. He has worked with some of the world's most prominent orchestras, like the London Symphony Orchestra.
Before Fame
He studied at the prestigious Moscow Conservatory and moved to Israel in the early 70's.
Trivia
He came in sixth place at the Moscow International Tchaikovsky Competition in 1966.
Family Life
His brother is the late organist Valery Maisky.
Associated With
One of his most famous recordings is "Cellokonzerte" by Austrian composer Joseph Haydn.
