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Notes
It is impossible to talk about Sviatoslav Richter and his mastery of the piano in normal terms of speech. Each time an article on him comes out, it is liberally dotted with superlatives, reminiscent of an ecclesiastical way of speech fathered by the church and which now seems to be going out of fashion. Both critics and concert-goers associate Richter's name with expressions of wonder and enthusiasm. It would therefore seem that Richter appeals to the soul of his listeners rather than to their intellect. The present release features Grieg’s Lyryske Stikke and Debussy’s Six preludes, recorded live in Athens, Kozani, and Cosenza
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“… I expected Richter to be a little heavy handed, but I ended up fascinated by what he made of these pieces … The sound is excellent, too. True, these Lyric Pieces are a little less lyrical than in some recordings, a little more emphatic and dramatic. Some readers will like that – will think it adds vitality to music that often seems too subdued. Some of the pieces become little tone poems. Some become opportunities to show off Richter’s virtuosity…”
Donald R Vroon – American Record Guide – July/August 2021
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