Shostakovich's concertos for it were written for Mstislav Rostropovich, while another player of it founded the Silk Road Ensemble.
Players of this instrument include Gregor Piatigorsky, for whom both Walton and Hindemith dedicated their concertos, and Arthur Toscanini, who played it at the premiere of Aida. The Davidoff Stradivarius was played by Jacqueline du Pre, who helped popularize the concerto for it by Elgar. The fifth suite of Bachianas Brasileiras calls for eight of these instruments, six solos for which were written by J.S. Bach. Shostakovich's concertos for it were written for Mstislav Rostropovich, while another player of it founded the Silk Road Ensemble. For 10 points, name this stringed instrument that is played by Pablo Casals and Yo-Yo Ma.
Players of this instrument include Gregor Piatigorsky, for whom both Walton and Hindemith dedicated their concertos, and Arthur Toscanini, who played it at the premiere of Aida.
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