Tchaikovsky is in more sober mood; but the third movement of his Symphony No 4 fairly fizzes with the popping corks of plucked strings, and fate ultimately meets its scurrying match. Please select the ...

Pletnev began his musical journey at a young age, studying at the Moscow Conservatory under celebrated mentors such as Yakov Flier and Lev Vlassenko. His extraordinary talent was evident early on, and ...

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