Richter - In Prague [Box set]

Beethoven (Composer), Brahms (Composer), Chopin (Composer), Mussorgsky (Composer), Scriabin (Composer), Robert Schumann (Composer), Liszt (Composer), Haydn (Composer), Rachmaninov (Composer), Sviatoslav Richter (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Sviatoslav Richter
• Composer: Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Mussorgsky, Scriabin, et al.
• Audio CD (January 23, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 15
• Format: Box set
• Note on Boxed Sets: During shipping, discs in boxed sets occasionally become dislodged without damage. Please examine and play these discs. If you are not completely satisfied, we'll refund or replace your purchase.
• Label: Praga Czech Rep.
• ASIN: B000005W2A
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #771,578 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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12 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest pianist of the century, April 7, 2000

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Bard J. Geesaman (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Richter - In Prague (Audio CD)

When I first heard this set of CDs almost 5 years ago, I couldn't believe piano playing could be so sublime. Richter let me really hear the piano for the first time. He is the greatest recorded pianist and this is probably his best collection of recordings. The Beethoven disks alone make this set invaluable.

5.0 out of 5 stars sublime, February 21, 2012

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Andrew Dienes "oldtiger" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Richter - In Prague (Audio CD)

The recordings are just OK quality, some are in Mono and date back as far as 1956. There is a lot of audience noise, coughing, etc. But nothing nothing can take away the feeling of amazement and awe at Richter's playing. He was without doubt one of the greatest pianists that ever lived, and we can feel privileged to listen to these sublime performances.