The Russian National Orchestra is an orchestra based in Moscow, Russia. Established in 1990 by the renowned pianist and conductor Mikhail Pletnev, who is its current artistic director and head of the Conductor Collegium, it is considered one of the finest orchestras today. 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mikhail Vasilievich Pletnev (Михаил Васильевич Плетнев) (born 14 April 1957) is a pianist, conductor, and composer. ...

The RNO regularly gives concerts in Russia, tours internationally, and has an annual concert series in the United States. It was the first Russian orchestra to perform in the Vatican (a private concert for Pope John Paul II), the first to tour Israel, and is a frequent visitor to the music capitals of Europe, Asia and the Americas. The Servant of God Pope John Paul II (Latin: ), born Karol Józef Wojtyła [1] (May 18, 1920 – April 2, 2005), reigned as pope of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City and of the Holy See for almost 27 years, from 16 October 1978 until his...

The RNO is recognized for its innovative artistic programs and cultural collaboration, and its Magic of Music outreach to youth. The orchestra records for Deutsche Grammophon and PentaTone Classics. Its recording of Wolf Tracks and Peter and the Wolf (narrated by Sophia Loren, Bill Clinton and Mikhail Gorbachev) received a 2004 GRAMMY Award, the first ever received by a Russian orchestra. Deutsche Grammophon is a German record company. ... This is a unique collaborative project that demonstrates the power of music to bring people together. ...