Musical compositions are always up to the interpretation of the person playing the song. When it comes to Beethoven’s Sonata #4 it is the same. It is up to the listener to decide which one is better. This opinion can be affected by the amount of musical background that a person has.
In my opinion, both versions are good but in different ways. The Yo Yo Ma version has more balance between the piano and the cello. The song seems to go more smoothly and is softer and more delicate. The piano and cello seem to be having a pleasant conversation with each other. The Rostropovich is harsher. It is almost like the two instruments are arguing and trying to battle each other out. Both instruments seem like they are trying to outdo the other. I still like it though because it tells a different story.
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