Haydn: Piano Sonatas No. 24, No. 52, etc. (First Press Limited Edition) (UHQCD)

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[Richter's 110th Birthday Commemoration] [First Press Limited Edition] [UHQCD Edition] [Green Label Coat]

Sviatoslav Richter, renowned as the greatest pianist of the 20th century. This release re-releases 31 titles from the catalog released in 2015 to commemorate his 100th birthday in high-quality UHQCD format. This collection features masterpieces such as the "Sofia Recital," a recording of his European debut concert in Sofia, Bulgaria, on February 25, 1958, Beethoven's "Piano Sonatas," and works by J.S. Bach, Mozart, and Rachmaninoff.

Richter (March 20, 1915 - August 1, 1997), renowned as the greatest pianist of the 20th century. While rarely performed, this release features two Haydn sonatas, rich in vitality and variety, as well as the rare Weber Sonata No. 3. From bright, lively, and witty expressions to tenderly played lyricism and pathos, his performances are filled with human charm and the profound depth of a master's work.

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Sviatoslav Richter (March 20, 1915 – August 1, 1997), hailed as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, presents two rarely performed Haydn sonatas, rich in vibrant expression and diverse expression, as well as the rare Weber Sonata No. 3. From bright, lively, and witty expressions to tenderly played lyricism and pathos, his performances are filled with human charm and the profound depth of a master's work. (C)RS UHQCD