Mozart: Piano Sonatas No. 2, No. 13, No. 5 (First Press Limited Edition) (UHQCD)

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[Richter's 110th Birthday Commemoration] [First Press Limited Edition] [UHQCD Format] [Green Label Coat]

Sviatoslav Richter, renowned as the greatest pianist of the 20th century. 31 titles from the catalog released in 2015 to commemorate his 100th birthday have been 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 is one of the few Mozart sonata recordings made in his prime by Richter (March 20, 1915 – August 1, 1997), renowned as the greatest pianist of the 20th century. It was in 1960 that Richter unveiled his mysterious veil and began his active performance career in the West. Over the next five years, he toured Europe and the US, creating a sensation and winning immense popularity. These three pieces were recorded in Salzburg in 1966. Their vibrant pianism and clear, light touch, supported by astonishing concentration, eloquently demonstrate Richter's maturity.

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This is one of the few Mozart sonata recordings by Sviatoslav Richter (March 20, 1915 – August 1, 1997), hailed as the greatest pianist of the 20th century. It was in 1960 that Richter unveiled his mysterious veil and began his active performance career in the West. Over the next five years, he toured Europe and the US, creating a sensation and winning immense popularity. These three pieces were recorded in Salzburg in 1966. Their vibrant pianism and clear, light touch, supported by astonishing concentration, eloquently testify to the maturity of Richter's career. (C)RS UHQCD