Mikhail Pletnev, a virtuoso pianist of the Russian school, rose to global fame after winning the 1978 Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition. Known for his formidable technique and deep musical insight, his Erato recordings (formerly Virgin Classics) showcase his remarkable versatility and unique ability to bring emotional depth and fresh perspectives to works by Chopin, Haydn, Rachmaninov, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Mussorgsky. Despite his reserved nature, Pletnev's deeply personal interpretations continue to captivate listeners, solidifying his reputation as one of the most thoughtful and imaginative musicians of his generation. Album Tracks 1. Scarlatti 31 Sonatas 2. Haydn Variations in F minor 3. Sonatas Nos. 33,60 & 62 4. Keyboard Concertos Nos. 4,7 & 11 5. Mozart Piano Concertos Nos. 9 'Jeunehomme',20,23 & 24 6. Beethoven Sonatas Nos. 14 'Moonlight', 21 'Waldstein' & 23 'Appassionata' 7. Chopin Sonata No. 2 8. Nocturnes Nos. 5,13,18,20 9. Barcarolle 10. Scherzo No. 2 11. Brahms Clarinet Sonatas 12. Weber Grand Duo Concertant 13. Mussorgsky Pictures from An Exhibition 14. Tchaikovsky Music from the Sleeping Beauty 15. Tchaikovsky 6 Pieces Op. 21 16. The Seasons 17. Piano Concertos Nos. 1-3 18. Concert Fantasy 19. Symphony No. 6 'Pathétique' 20. Marche Slave 21. Scriabin 24 Preludes Op. 11 22. Preludes Op. 51 No. 2 & Op. 49 No. 2 · 23. Sonatas Nos. 4 & 10 24. Rêverie 25. 3 Morceaux Op. 45 26. Poème Languide 27. Danse Languide 28. Morceaux Op. 57 29. Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 1 30. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini