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Richter, Beethoven
Richter Plays Beethoven
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (58) - Disc #1
1. Theme: Vivace
2. Var. I: Alla Marcia, Maestoso
3. Var II: Poco Allegro
4. Var III: L'Istesso Tempo
5. Var IV: Un Poco Piu Vivace
6. Var V: Allegro Vivace
7. Var VI: Allegro Ma Non Troppo E Serioso
8. Var VII: Un Poco Piu Allegro
9. Var VIII: Poco Vivace
10. Var IX: Allegro Pesante E Risoluto
11. Var X: Presto
12. Var XI: Allegretto
13. Var XII: Un Poco Piu Moto
14. Var XIII: Vivace
15. Var XIV: Grave E Maestoso
16. Var XV: Presto Scherzando
17. Var XVI: Allegro
18. Var XVII: L'Istesso Tempo
19. Var XVIII: Poco Moderato
20. Var XIX: Presto
21. Var XX: Andante
22. Var XXI: Allegro Con Brio
23. Var XXII: Allegro Molto Alla 'Notte E Giorno Faticar' Di...
24. Var XXIII: Allegro Assai
25. Var XXIV: Fughetta: Andante
26. Var XXV: Allegro
27. Var XXVI: L'Istesso Tempo
28. Var XXVII: Vivace
29. Var XXVIII: Allegro
30. Var XXIX: Adagio Ma Non Troppo
31. Var XXX: Andante, Sempre Cantabile
32. Var XXXI: Largo, Molto Espressivo
33. Var XXXII: Fuga: Allegro
34. Var XXXIII: Tempo Di Minuetto Moderato
35. Intro & Theme: Allegretto Vivace-Poco Adagio-Tempo I
36. Var I
37. Var II
38. Var III
39. Var IV
40. Var V
41. Var VI
42. Var VII (Canone All'ottava)
43. Var VIII
44. Var IX
45. Var X
46. Var XI
47. Var XII
48. Var XIII
49. Var XIV (Minor)
50. Var XV (Major: Largo)
51. Finale: Alla Fuga: Allegro Con Brio
52. Theme: Allegro Risoluto
53. Var I
54. Var II
55. Var III
56. Var IV
57. Var V
58. Var VI

CD Details

All Artists: Richter, Beethoven
Title: Richter Plays Beethoven
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Music & Arts Program
Release Date: 8/22/1995
Genre: Classical
Styles: Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830), Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 017685087929

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CD Reviews

Unmatched Performances - If Only The Sound Were Better

A. Michaelson | Bay Area, CA | 01/16/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a rather rare disc of Sviatoslov Ricther that is devoted entirely to variations by Beethoven. The Diabelli, Eroica, and opus 76 variations are played with incomparable flair, color, and emotion by this greatest of Russian pianists. Performance-wise, you will not find better versions of these pieces. However, the sound quality could be significantly better, even from a live performance, seeing as how it was taped in 1970. It's not that there is a lot of static or unclear or muffled sound, it's just that the piano sounds rather distant, which is quite odd. Nonetheless, the poor sound cannot detract from these stunning performances of Beethoven's great variations, especially the Diabellis. Get this CD if you see it in the store because it is a rarity that you most likely will not find online. Highly recommended. Very enjoyable."

Totally captivating performance!

Scriabinmahler | UK | 12/08/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As far as I know, this live performance of Diabelli Variations (recorded on 1.6.1970 in Venice) definitely surpasses Richter's Praga recording and his later recordings, available on Philips (less compelling, rather sedate) and Regis (incoherent and poor performance by his standard) label.

The sheer intensity and the towering grandeur of his playing is just incredible and totally captivating! It says ADD stereo recording but sound quality is below average, but just good enough to appreciate subtlety of his playing. A must-buy for any serious collecters."