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, once available on the independent UK-based label Olympia and now available for the first time at a super-value price.
Tuesday, 04 May 2010 00:00
Sviatoslav Richter Plays Rachmaninov
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The playing is of a rare order of mastery and leaves strong and powerful resonances. Richter's conception goes far beyond the abundant virtuosity the music calls for.
— Penguin Guide
One of Richter's most sought-after recordings returns to the catalog at a value price
Sviatoslav Richter Plays Rachmaninov
Sviatoslav Richter
Alto ALC-1072
Number of Units: 1
EAN: 5055354401727
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| 1 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Etudes-tableaux for Piano Op.33 | No.9 in C sharp minor. Grave | 02:39 |
| 2 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Etudes-tableaux for Piano Op.33 | No.5 in D minor. Moderato | 02:53 |
| 3 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Etudes-tableaux for Piano Op.33 | No.6 in E flat minor. Non allegro | 01:40 |
| 4 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Etudes-tableaux for Piano Op.39 | No.1 in C Minor. Allegro agitato | 02:54 |
| 5 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Etudes-tableaux for Piano Op.39 | No.2 in A minor. Lento assai | 07:00 |
| 6 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Etudes-tableaux for Piano Op.39 | No.3 in F sharp minor. Allegro molto | 02:46 |
| 7 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Etudes-tableaux for Piano Op.39 | No.4 in B minor. Allegro assai | 03:35 |
| 8 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Etudes-tableaux for Piano Op.39 | No.9 in D major. Allegro moderato, tempo di marcia | 03:41 |
| 9 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Etudes-tableaux for Piano Op.39 | No.7 in C minor. Lento | 06:57 |
| 10 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Preludes Op.23 | No.1 in F sharp minor. Largo | 03:52 |
| 11 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Preludes Op.23 | No.2 in B flat major. Maestoso | 03:24 |
| 12 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Preludes Op.23 | No.4 in D major. Andante cantabile | 04:12 |
| 13 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Preludes Op.23 | No.5 in G minor. Alla Marcia | 03:44 |
| 14 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Preludes Op.23 | No.7 in C minor. Allegro | 02:24 |
| 15 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Preludes Op.23 | No.8 in A flat major. Allegro vivace | 03:06 |
| 16 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Preludes Op.32 | No.1 in C major. Allegro vivace | 01:11 |
| 17 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Preludes Op.32 | No.2 in B flat minor. Allegretto | 03:02 |
| 18 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Preludes Op.32 | No.6 in F minor. Allegro appassionato | 01:18 |
| 19 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Preludes Op.32 | No.7 in F major. Moderato | 02:10 |
| 20 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Preludes Op.32 | No.9 in A major. Allegro moderato | 02:34 |
| 21 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Preludes Op.32 | No.10 in B minor. Lento | 05:21 |
| 22 | Sergei Rachmaninov: Preludes Op.32 | No.12 in G sharp minor. Allegro | 02:19 |
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