Mikhail Pletnev plays Tchaikovsky Sonata and Nutcracker - video 1978 Tchaikovsky competition

The ever-reliable Anna Chekhova introducing Mikhail Pletnev at the 1978 Tchaikovsky competition winners’ concert. Pletnev played Tchaikovsky’s unfinished Allegro in F minor and three pieces he transcribed from the Nutcracker. How beautiful is the Pas de deux? Breathtaking. Timing below: 01:04 - Allegro in F minor (1863/64), unfinished student piece (sonata) 07:15 - Tchaikovsky-Pletnev Nutcracker, Pas de deux 13:47 - Tchaikovsky-Pletnev Nutcracker, Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy 16:58 - Tchaikovsky-Pletnev Nutcracker, Tea (Chinese Dance) Михаил Плетнёв - Пётр Ильич Чайковский - Соната - Щелкунчик