Sviatoslav Richter (March 20, 1915 - August 1, 1997) was hailed as the greatest pianist of the 20th century.
Recorded: February 1987 and May 1986 in Mantova
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.
