Compelling conductor, virtuoso pianist and respected musical thinker, Mikhail Pletnev is an extraordinary all-round musician " and celebrated for his many exceptional past performances at the International Festival.
His all-Rachmaninov recital includes the hugelypassionate and rarely performed First Piano Sonataand a wide ranging selection from the playfulFantasy Pieces Op 3, the powerful Preludes Op 23and the dark Etudes-tableaux Op 39.
Pletnev is famed for his highly personal andilluminating interpretations: expect to be bothcharmed and inspired.
This concert will be broadcast live on BBC Radio 3