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[Richter's 110th Birthday Commemoration] [First Press Limited Edition] [UHQCD Edition] [Green Label Coat]
Sviatoslav Richter, renowned as the greatest pianist of the 20th century.
31 titles from the catalog released in 2015 to commemorate his 100th birthday have been re-released in high-quality UHQCD format.
Featuring a wealth of masterpieces, including the "Sofia Recital," a recording of Richter's European debut concert in Sofia, Bulgaria, on February 25, 1958, Beethoven's "Piano Sonatas," J.S. Bach, Mozart, and Rachmaninoff.
Richter (March 20, 1915 - August 1, 1997) was hailed as the greatest pianist of the 20th century. Known as an extreme perfectionist, with unparalleled concentration and intensity, Richter has always captivated audiences with his exquisitely refined performances. This performance of Bach, honed by years of experience, begins naturally, but the performance, inspired by the work itself, gradually gains passion, building a rich world of Bach, imbued with Richter's unique spiritual beauty, as he becomes one with the work. This profound performance exudes the breadth and richness of Richter's artistic style.
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Sviatoslav Richter (March 20, 1915 – August 1, 1997), hailed as the greatest pianist of the 20th century. Known as an extreme perfectionist, with unparalleled concentration and intensity, Richter has always captivated audiences with his exquisitely refined performances. This performance of Bach, honed by years of experience, begins naturally, but the performance, inspired by the work itself, gradually gains passion, building a rich world of Bach, imbued with Richter's unique spiritual beauty, as he becomes one with the work. He begins playing quite naturally, but the performance, inspired by the work itself, gradually gains passion, building a rich, lush world of Bach, imbued with Richter's unique spiritual beauty, as he becomes one with the work. This is a profound performance that exudes the breadth and richness of Richter's artistic style. (C)RS
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