Brahms: Variations On a Theme of Paganini / Schumann: Fantasy, 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 catalog, released in 2015 to commemorate his 100th birthday, features 31 titles re-released in high-quality UHQCD format. This collection features masterpieces such as the "Sofia Recital," a recording of Richter's European debut concert in Sofia, Bulgaria, on February 25, 1958, Beethoven's "Piano Sonatas," J.S. Bach, Mozart, and Rachmaninoff.

This Brahms & Schumann collection features "Variations on a Theme by Paganini," which Richter (March 20, 1915 - August 1, 1997), renowned as the greatest pianist of the 20th century, said to be second only to Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 in his most important works, and "Fantasia," one of his favorite Schumann works. Richter exudes a fresh romanticism and delivers a stunning performance, rich in sensitivity.

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This Brahms & Schumann collection features "Variations on a Theme by Paganini," which Richter (March 20, 1915 - August 1, 1997), renowned as the greatest pianist of the 20th century, said to be second only to Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 in his most important works, and "Fantasia," one of his favorite Schumann works. The album exudes a fresh romanticism and is a stunning expression of rich sensitivity. (C)RS UHQCD