The Russian National Orchestra was founded in 1990 by pianist and conductor Mikhail Pletnev and today is widely recognized as one of the world’s top orchestras. Of its debut at the BBC Proms in London, the Evening Standard wrote, “They played with such captivating beauty that the audience gave an involuntary sigh of pleasure.” The RNO is also described as “a living symbol of the best in Russian art” (Miami Herald), “as close to perfect as one could hope for” (Trinity Mirror), and “astoundingly virtuosic” (Glasgow Herald). Taken from live performances in Moscow at Tchaikovsky Hall, this recording captures Shostakovich in his element by one of the greatest orchestras in the world in a vivid, rich, and emotionally thrilling performance. Mastered in HDCD.

Additional Details

Label: Well Tempered

Genre: Classical

Run Time: 40 mins

Release Date: 04/01/96

UPC: 755425519025