A 51CD set, containing the complete Decca, Philips and DG recordings of one of the most enigmatic pianists in the history of recorded music.
The performances in this set, spanning nearly four decades of music making from 1956 to 1992, include a wide range of Richter's large repertoire, - solo recitals, concertos, memorable chamber music collaborations and even as Lieder accompanist (Schubert's Winterreise with tenor Peter Schreier).
A lid-off box containing 49 CDs divided into 3 categories: Solo, Chamber and Concerto Recordings
2 Bonus CDs containing a celebrated recording of Richter and Britten performing works by Schubert
A booklet in English, French and German including rare photos and an essay by Jed Distler.
LEGENDARY RECORDINGS: The set includes his Sofia Recital, Beethoven's 4th and 5th Cello Sonatas (Rostropovich), Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.2 (Karajan), Britten's Piano Concerto (Britten) and other catalogue jewels.
"Richter is one of the most powerful communicators the world of music has produced in our time" – Glenn Gould
"Richter is an extraordinary phenomenon. The enormity of his talent staggers and enraptures." – Dmitri Shostakovich
Richter is a gigantic musician. He plays the piano and the piano responds. He sings with the piano. – Artur Rubinstein