Sviatoslav Richter (March 20, 1915 - August 1, 1997) was hailed as the greatest pianist of the 20th century.
Recorded in Munich, July 1984 and Mantova, May 1986
In his younger days, Richter enthralled audiences with his performances that brought intense excitement and extreme concentration, but at some point he gradually shifted to a more introspective direction, delving deeper into expression. In the Haydn sonatas included here, he delivers a tasteful performance with a diverse range of expressiveness that emphasizes classicality while also being filled with lyricism and elegance that is almost like loving kindness.
