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  1. Sviatoslav Teofilovich Richter (March 20 [O.S. March 7] 1915 – August 1, 1997) was a Soviet and Russian classical pianist. He is regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time, and has been praised for the "depth of his interpretations, his virtuoso technique, and his vast repertoire".

  2. Mar 19, 2015 · March 19, 201512:11 PM ET. By. Steve Wigler. Sviatoslav Richter, born 100 years ago in Ukraine, is considered one of the world's greatest pianists. Sony Music Photo Archives. It was in Carnegie...

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  3. Apr 4, 2024 · Sviatoslav Richter (born March 7 [March 20, New Style], 1915, Zhitomir, Ukraine, Russian Empire [now Zhytomyr, Ukraine]—died Aug. 1, 1997, Moscow, Russia) was a Soviet pianist whose technical virtuosity, combined with subtle introspection, made him one of the preeminent pianists of the 20th century.

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  4. A tribute to the legendary pianist who died in 1997, praised for his re-creation of music rather than reproduction. Learn about his life, career, repertory, recordings and personal preferences.

  5. 390K views 8 years ago. Sviatoslav Richter playing Beethoven's Piano Sonata no. 32, op. 111, live in Moscow on 12 January 1975. This recital was played in memory of Richter's teacher,...

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  6. May 19, 2011 · Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor, Op.1800:00 - Moderato11:21 - Adagio sostenuto23:05 - Allegro scherzandoLeningrad Philharmonic OrchestraKurt Sanderling1959no ...

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  8. A personal account of how the author first heard and met the legendary Russian pianist Sviatoslav Richter in 1960 and 1961. Learn about his musical genius, his mysterious personality and his rare appearances in the west.