Notes and Editorial Reviews
Although numerous CD incarnations of Sviatoslav Richter's Deutsche Grammophon recordings have graced the catalog, collectors surely will welcome this complete "original jacket" edition, programmed in accordance with the original LPs and newly remastered. These 1956-62 recordings capture Richter in his prime, and include performances that not only retain reference status (the Rachmaninov Second and Profokiev Fifth concertos with Rowicki, selected Rachmaninov Preludes, Prokofiev's Eighth sonata, plus Schumann's Waldszenen and Toccata) but also belie Richter's often expressed aversion to studio recordings.
Granted, the Tchaikovsky First with Karajan and Beethoven Third with Sanderling are relatively staid in relation
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to alternative Richter studio versions on other labels. No complaints, however, regarding material stemming from the pianist's 1962 tour of Italy that contains long-held favorites among Richter fans such as the Chopin Fourth Ballade, the Scriabin Fifth sonata, Debussy's Estampes, and, for my money, the best recording ever made of Schumann's Op. 1 Abegg Variations--well, one of the two or three best, anyway! Consider this release a one-stop shop for those seeking a well-rounded survey of Richter's multifaceted, individual, and occasionally idiosyncratic artistry.
--Jed Distler, ClassicsToday.com
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Works on This Recording
2.
Waldszenen, Op. 82 by Robert Schumann
Performer:
Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)
Period: Romantic
Written: 1848-1849; Germany
4.
Concerto for Piano no 20 in D minor, K 466 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Performer:
Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)
Conductor:
Stanislaw Wislocki
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Classical
Written: 1785; Vienna, Austria
5.
Concerto for Piano no 5 in G major, Op. 55 by Sergei Prokofiev
Performer:
Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)
Conductor:
Witold Rowicki
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1931-1932; Paris, France
6.
Concerto for Piano no 2 in C minor, Op. 18 by Sergei Rachmaninov
Performer:
Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)
Conductor:
Stanislaw Wislocki
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: Russia
13.
Concerto for Piano in A minor, Op. 54 by Robert Schumann
Performer:
Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)
Conductor:
Witold Rowicki
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra
Period: Romantic
Written: 1841-1845; Germany
25.
Concerto for Piano no 3 in C minor, Op. 37 by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performer:
Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)
Conductor:
Kurt Sanderling
Orchestra/Ensemble:
Wiener Symphoniker
Period: Classical
Written: 1800; Vienna, Austria
30.
Estampes (3) for Piano by Claude Debussy
Performer:
Sviatoslav Richter (Piano)
Period: 20th Century
Written: 1903; France
Featured Sound Samples
Piano Concerto no 2 (Rachmaninov): III. Allegro scherzando
Abegg Variations (Schumann)
Estampes (Debussy): No 3: Jardins sous la pluie
Sound Samples
4 Marches, Op.76: 2. G minor
Waldszenen, Op.82: 1. Eintritt
Waldszenen, Op.82: 2. Jäger auf der Lauer
Waldszenen, Op.82: 3. Einsame Blumen
Waldszenen, Op.82: 4. Verrufene Stelle
Waldszenen, Op.82: 5. Freundliche Landschaft
Waldszenen, Op.82: 6. Herberge
Waldszenen, Op.82: 7. Vogel als Prophet
Waldszenen, Op.82: 8. Jagdlied
Waldszenen, Op.82: 9. Abschied
8 Fantasiestücke, Op.12: 1. Des Abends
8 Fantasiestücke, Op.12: 2. Aufschwung
8 Fantasiestücke, Op.12: 3. Warum?
8 Fantasiestücke, Op.12: 5. In der Nacht
8 Fantasiestücke, Op.12: 7. Traumes-Wirren
8 Fantasiestücke, Op.12: 8. Ende vom Lied
Piano Concerto No.20 in D minor, K.466: 1. Allegro - Cadenza: Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No.20 in D minor, K.466: 2. Romance
Piano Concerto No.20 in D minor, K.466: 3. Rondo (Allegro assai) - Cadenza: Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Concerto No.5 in G major, Op.55: 1. Allegro con brio
Piano Concerto No.5 in G major, Op.55: 2. Moderato ben accentuato
Piano Concerto No.5 in G major, Op.55: 3. Toccata
Piano Concerto No.5 in G major, Op.55: 4. Larghetto
Piano Concerto No.5 in G major, Op.55: 5. Vivo
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