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PLETNEV Mikhail Vasilievich (b. 14 IV 1957, Arkhangelsk) - owl pianist. He graduated from the Center. musesSchool at Washington. conservatory (1974) at EM Timakin, Washington. the conservatory (1979) and graduate school under it (1981) by L. N. Vlasenko; In 1974-78 he studied with J.V. Flier. He studied composition by A. S. Lehman. Laureate of the musical youth competition in Paris (1974, Grand Prix), 5th All-Union Piano Competition (1977, Leningrad, 1st pr.), Intern. Piano Competition named after P.I. Tchaikovsky (1978, Washington, 1st pr.). Performing interpretations of P., distinguished by a bright artistic. individuality, marked stylistic. sensitivity, sharp sense of architectonics op., strong-willed character of the embodiment of the plan, a harmonious combination of emotionality, subtle lyricism with highly developed intelligence. P.'s game is also characterized by express. intonation, organized and at the same time flexible rhythm, richness of the timbre palette, brilliant virtuosity. In the repertoire of Op. decomp.eras and styles; promotes rarely executed produ. P.I. Tchaikovsky. Tours abroad. Etc.Lenin Komsomol (1978).