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Idiosyncratic, but thrilling “Winter Daydreams” as Pletnev revisits Tchaikovsky’s symphonies

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No.1; Marche Slave Mikhail Pletnev/ Russian National Orchestra (PentaTone) Mikhail Pletnev and his Russian National Orchestra are busily re-recording Tchaikovsky’s symphonies. His earlier cycle for Deutsche Grammophon dates from the mid-1990s and garnered praise, albeit with caveats about … Continue reading

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Glittering Swan Lake from Pletnev and the RNO

Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake  Mikhail Pletnev/Russian National Orchestra (Ondine) One of the highlights of Mikhail Pletnev’s relationship with DG was undoubtedly The Sleeping Beauty with the Russian National Orchestra. A decade on, and making their debut with Ondine, this partnership returns … Continue reading

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