Sviatoslav Richter (March 20, 1915 - August 1, 1997) was hailed as the greatest pianist of the 20th century.
Recorded: October 1991, Ludwigsburg
Richter rarely recorded in a formal studio. Philips has been recording his live performances, and the first release in the series was Beethoven's last three sonatas. This is a magnificent performance that embodies Richter's art, based on strong mental strength while at the same time bringing emotions such as comfort and longing.
