RNO

The RNO (Russian National Orchestra), founded in 1990 by pianist and conductor Mikhail Pletnev, has garnered worldwide acclaim for its captivating performances. Debuting at the BBC Proms in London, the RNO left audiences in awe, earning praise from the Evening Standard for their captivating beauty.

Renowned as “a living symbol of the best in Russian art” (Miami Herald) and hailed as “close to perfect” (Trinity Mirror), the RNO maintains an active international schedule, gracing music capitals across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Their presence at prestigious festivals like Edinburgh and the BBC Proms, along with their annual RNO Grand Festival in Moscow, highlights their global significance.

The RNO’s performances reach audiences worldwide through broadcasts on platforms like USA’s National Public Radio, the European Broadcasting Union, and Russia’s Kultura channel. With a discography boasting over eighty critically acclaimed recordings, including complete cycles of Beethoven symphonies and Tchaikovsky’s six symphonies, the RNO’s musical legacy continues to inspire.

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Their Grammy-winning recording of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, conducted by Kent Nagano and narrated by Sophia Loren, Bill Clinton, and Mikhail Gorbachev, marked a historic achievement. Additionally, their rendition of Shostakovich Symphony No. 7, conducted by Paavo Järvi, received prestigious awards such as the Diapason d’Or de l’Année 2015 and Grammy nominations, solidifying the RNO’s place among the world’s finest orchestras.