J. S. BACH
Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier, Books 1 & 2 Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ Alto / 4 CD Box Set - released 12/Dec/2014 ] |
J.S. BACH
English Suites / Toccatas / French Suite No.6 Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ Philips Richter-The Master / 2 CD - released 10/Nov/2007 ] For the first time Philips and Decca recordings are brought together for a new definitive Richter series. |
CHOPIN
Etudes / Polonaises (with Bach-Italian Concerto in F major & Partita in B minor) Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ Philips Richter-The Master / 2 CD - released 17/Nov/2007 ] The great Russian pianist Sviatoslav Richter, considered by many to be the greatest pianist of the 20th century, died ten years ago on August 1st 1997. |
SCHUMANN
Etudes Symphoniques / Bunte Blatter / Fantasiestucke Nos 5, 7 Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ ALTO / CD - released 1/Mar/2011 ] "..His [Richter's] Schumann.. has always been dazzling.. temperament that convincingly responds.. extreme swings in mood.. Richter is at his most hypnotic.. playing most pianists under the table.. should not be missed.." - Gramophone |
BEETHOVEN
Live at Carnegie Hall Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ Regis Records / CD - released 17/Mar/2013 ] In 1960, Richter gave a series of highly acclaimed concerts at Carnegie Hall in Manhattan which were recorded by Columbia Records. Regis presents an all Beethoven programme, taken from those concerts, which displays Richter's Beethovenian credentials... |
W.A. MOZART
Piano Sonatas and Fantasia K475 Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ Philips Richter-The Master / 2 CD - released 10/Jun/2007 ] The great Russian pianist Sviatoslav Richter, considered by many to be the greatest pianist of the 20th century, died ten years ago on August 1st 1997. |
BEETHOVEN
Piano Sonatas No.3, No.4 & No.27 Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ ALTO / CD - released 20/Nov/2011 ] "who can match Richter for sustained intensity and will-power?" - Gramophone |
BEETHOVEN
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas (Nos 19, 20, 22, 23, 30-32) Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ Philips Richter-The Master / 2 CD - released 10/Jun/2007 ] The great Russian pianist Sviatoslav Richter, considered by many to be the greatest pianist of the 20th century, died ten years ago on August 1st 1997. |
FRANZ SCHUBERT
Schubert: Piano Sonatas Nos 19 & 21 Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ ALTO / CD - released 1/Apr/2010 ] Sviatoslav Richter (piano) |
PYOTR Il'yich TCHAIKOVSKY / SERGEI PROKOFIEV
Tchaikovsky/Prokofiev: Piano Sonatas (recorded 1956-1958) Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ Naxos Historical Great Pianists / CD - released 1/Feb/2012 ] By the time he made these recordings, all three of the sonatas had been in Sviatoslav Richter's repertory for years. He had first performed Tchaikovsky's Sonata in G major in 1942, recording it in Moscow in 1956. His recordings of the music of... |
BRAHMS
Piano Sonatas / Variations (with Schumann-Fantasie in C major, op.17) Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ Philips Richter-The Master / 2 CD - released 17/Nov/2007 ] The great Russian pianist Sviatoslav Richter, considered by many to be the greatest pianist of the 20th century, died ten years ago on August 1st 1997. |
BEETHOVEN / SCHUMANN
Piano Variations Opp.34, 76, 35 / 3 Noveletten Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ Regis Records / CD - released 13/Dec/2005 ] "There is such richness in the Beethoven variations that it seems pointless and unfair to highlight any one in particular. The D major set uses the Ruins of Athens theme. It is pretty uproarious, with Richter conveying a terrific sense of fun. The... |
MUSSORGSKY / PROKOFIEV
Pictures at an Exhibition / Piano Sonata No. 7 / Piano Concerto No. 2 Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ Regis Records / CD - released 15/Jul/2011 ] 'Richter, it need hardly be said, plays all this music gloriously well.' Gramophone of Prokofiev Sonata |
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov: Preludes / Etudes-Tableaux Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ ALTO / CD - released 1/Apr/2010 ] Sviatoslav Richter (piano) |
SERGEI RACHMANINOV
Rachmaninov - Preludes Op.23 & Op.32 (Excerpts) / Etudes-Tableaux Sviatoslav Richter, piano [ Regis Records / CD - released 26/Jul/2002 ] "goes far beyond the abundant virtuosity called for" (Penguin Guide) |
SCHUBERT / CHOPIN / SCHUMANN
Richter: Early Recordings, Vol. 1 (recorded 1948-1956) Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ Naxos Historical Great Pianists / CD - released 10/May/2009 ] Indisputably one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, Sviatoslav Richter mesmerized audiences with his stunning pianism, charismatic stage presence and powerful interpretations of music ranging from Bach to Shostakovich. |
FRANZ LISZT
Richter Plays Liszt [Incls Piano Concertos 1 & 2] Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ Alto Records / CD - released 10/Feb/2017 ] "Richter's performances are very distinguished indeed ... playing is unforgettable and so is his rapport with Kondrashin" Penguin Guide 3 star |
CHOPIN
Scherzi 1 - 4 / 13 Preludes from Op.28 Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ ALTO / CD - released 1/Dec/2011 ] "..[Richter] strides through the 4 scherzos with an abundance of technique and deftly coloured textures that make this version a definite front runner.." - Gramophone |
SCHUBERT
Schubert - Piano Sonata in A D664, in A minor D784, Impromptus 2 & 4 Sviatoslav Richter, piano [ Regis Records / CD - released 30/Mar/2002 ] Top recordings at a special price |
SCHUBERT
Piano Sonata No.9 D575 / Piano Sonata No.11 D625 / Moments Musicaux Sviatoslav Richter (piano) [ ALTO / CD - released 20/Apr/2011 ] "..an entire attitude to life encapsulated in sound" (Gramophone) |