Catalog Number–ALC-1074
Number of Discs–1
EAN: 5055354410741
E1 Catalogue Number: MCS-CD-1074
"An utterly compelling experience... It bores into the soul."—Gramophone
It has been more than a decade since the death of Soviet pianist Sviatoslav Richter, but his reputation and fame continues to grow, and his recordings continue to be among the most sought-after classical piabno recordings ever issued. While his major label recordings have rarely been out of circulation, the many recordings he made for indie labels have often proven elusive – and commanded stratospheric prices on the used and auction markets. Alto is pleased to return to the catalogue some of Richter's most sought-after sessions, including this landmark recording of late Schubert piano sonatas -- once available on the independent UK-based label Olympia and now available for the first time at a super-value price.
Franz Schubert | ||
| Piano Sonata No.19 in c minor, D958 (Op.posth.) | ||
| 1 | 1 – Allegro | 11:27 |
| 2 | 2 – Adagio | 8:14 |
| 3 | 3 – Menuetto. Allegro | 3:32 |
| 4 | 4 – Allegro | 8:36 |
| Piano Sonata No.21 in B-flat Major, D960 (Op.Posth.) | ||
| 5 | 1 – Molto moderato | 24:31 |
| 6 | 2 – Sandante sostenuto | 10:04 |
| 7 | 3 – Scherzo. Allegro vivace con delicatezza | 3:51 |
| 8 | 4 – Allegro non troppo | 7:52 |
Originally released on Olympia