Moscow’s Best
The Russian National Orchestra — named Moscow's top orchestra in a Gramophone magazine poll of international music critics — has been in demand throughout the music world ever since its 1990 premiere. Of the orchestra's 1996 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.” » more
Historic Vatican Concert
The Russian National Orchestra, conducted by Carlo Ponti, was featured in a special concert offered by Kirill I, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, to Pope Benedict XVI, in honor of his birthday and the fifth anniversary of his election as Pope.
20th Anniversary Tour
Reviews of the RNO's 20th Anniversary US Tour are posted here. Check all tour listings for cities and program details. Reviews of the 2008 US tour are posted here.
Pletnev's Beethoven
The RNO's recording with Deutsche Grammophon of Beethoven's Nine Symphonies is getting rave reviews. The New Yorker cited the set's “audacious originality” and named it one of the Best Recordings of 2007. The New York Times said “... this compelling, driving and sometimes shocking set ... demands to be heard.” The London Times said “There's a dangerous delight about Pletnev’s approach.” » more