The Russian National Orchestra's recording of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf and Beintus' Wolf Tracks, narrated by Sophia Loren and Bill Clinton, received a 2004 Grammy® Award.
Performer Biography
Mikhail Pletnev formed the Russian National Orchestra in 1990, the first independent orchestra in Russia's history.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Tchaikovsky considered reading among the most elevated moments of happiness and was inspired by great literature for his tone poems.
Performer Biography
Mikhail Pletnev, the conductor, won the Gold Medal and First Prize at the 1978 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition at age 21.
Composer Biography
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) was accused of striving for superficial effects in his works and giving himself free rein.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at DZZ Studio 5 in Moscow, Russia.
