Sviatoslav Richter plays Chopin (1960-1988) - 2022 Remastered

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FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN (1810-1849)

Etudes Op.10
00:00:00 No.4 In C# Minor
00:02:03 No.10 In A Flat Major
00:04:19 No.11 In E Flat Major

Etudes Op.25
00:06:12 No.5 In E Minor
00:09:39 No.8 In D Flat Major
00:10:54 No.11 In A Minor
00:14:55 No.12 In C Minor

Recordings: July 15, 1988, Smetana Hall, Prague

00:17:40 Ballade No.1Op.23 In G Minor
00:26:23 Ballade No.2 Op.38 In F Major
00:33:47 Ballade No.3 Op.47 In A Flat Major
00:40:50 Ballade No.4 Op.52 In F Minor

Recordings: February 21, 1960, Rudolfinum, Prague

00:51:49 Nocturne No.17 In E Major, Op.62, No2
00:57:43 Nocturne No.19 In E Minor, Op.72, No.1

01:01:58 Polonaise No.7 In A Flat Major, Op.61 Polonaise-fantaisie

Recordings: September 24, 1972, Rudolfinum, Prague

Chopin’s works were a trigger. I was totally moved listening to my father playing the Notturno No. 5 and I choose music for life [and not painting]”. As early as 1948 Svjatoslav Richter recorded a Polonaise Op. 25 No. 1, and in 1950 the Ballade No. 2 Op. 38, as well as a few Studies… Avowed enemy of integrals the present programme is a fabulous example of his choices, excluding the famous Funeral Sonata, Walzes, First Piano Concerto, etc., leaving these to Emil Gilels “far better than him” to his point of view !

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released January 1, 2012

Svjatoslav Richter (Piano)

#classical #chopin #piano

[vallou]

Yeah, yeah, too fast, too powerful, too this, too that. I read the comments. Plenty of others marvelous interpretations out there, I get it. Once in a while, it's good to listen to Richter taking no prisoners. Perfect for a stormy day.

[youngwhashin]

God of Piano! This beautiful and perfect recording makes me so happy. Thanks.

[jgamez]

The greatest pianist that ever lived !

[foxvideo]

Toujours le tornado ! Je l'ai vu à Wroclaw en Pologne en 1970 ! RIP

[Godfather_Al]

Holy damn played the etudes when he was 73 years old, yet still technically stunning

[ТартарГолдман]

Глубина, с которой Рихтер, погружает в музыку композитора не перестает удивлять. Ощущение, будто идешь за руку с опытным экскурсоводом, который подводит к очередной картине и дает возможность посмотреть и пережить то, что нам оставили мастера прошлого. Каждый раз слушаю и останавливаю дыхание, боясь упустить существенные детали.

[dianagendova]

I love his power, like ellectricity, never feel bored with Richter!

[shin-i-chikozima]

This overwhelming power is unrivaled, and indescribable

[Blue-beautifulLife-svoh]

Fantasy Polonaise and Ballade No. 4 prove to be outstanding works. This is reflected in the depth of his love for Richter's work. Thank you.

[UaM]

J'ai eu la chance, en tant que participant à la logistique des "Fêtes musicales de la grange de Meslay" pendant quatre saisons de suite de 1981 à 1985, de voir, d'observer et surtout d'écouter ce grand Maestro, avant et après ses prestations dans les coulisses et pendant les préparations de ses concerts, arrivée, installation, accordage et reglages de ses deux pianos Yamaha. Globalement demeure en ma mémoire que Maestro Richter était un personnage énigmatique, et sans aucun doute mystique... doué d'une puissance prodigieuse et capable de maîtriser jusqu'à l'infime détail et expression des 8 nuances. Un immense musicien-pianiste-interprète, unique, incomparable et irremplaçable. Que son âme repose en paix.

[hannastaszak]

Chopin to najpiękniejsza spuścizna dla ludzkości ❤️

[jimwinchester]

Agree w/ Mr. Uhlenbrock: they brought out more dyamic range in this re-mastering. Superb in every respect. Richter just had awesome power. Makes me wish I had a time machine. Lacking that, recordings like this will have to do.

[olgaarianina-kreb]

Слушать Шопена в исполнении Рихтера можно бесконечно…Два гения-на века!

[gunnarkoss]

What a Nocturne op.62/2 - - - passion, resistance, belcanto, - - - a turbulent desert of realistic-surrealistic emotion!
This is composition and playing at its highest..

[danielkamen]

Wow! I can't believe one man had so much talent.

[НадеждаБогданова-рэ]

Я и не заметила, как пролетел этот волшебный час общения со Святославом Теофиловичем Рихтером.
Благодарю Вас за эту запись на вашем канале!
Всего Вам самого доброго!
29.09.2023

[cecik]

Well now, not always my cup of tea, but his g minor ballade was something SPECIAL.

[vicentecastro]

Sviatoslav Richter es sin duda mi pianista favorito, aunque también me gusta Claudio Arrau, que fue de mi patria.

[ajayaymusic]

I actually quite like the take no prisoners approach to the c#m etude. It captures the heat and storminess better than the carefully note perfect performances.

[stylusfantasticus]

The Ballade in G minor here is unique !!