Sviatoslav Richter

By Frank Byrne,

Leah Sosland

Published December 4, 2020 at 1:00 PM CST

This show features the incredible Ukrainian pianist Sviatoslav Richter, who was revered by audiences and by fellow famous pianists. He was in a class by himself. We’ll hear him in the Dvořák Piano Concerto conducted by another legend, Carlos Kleiber, and in music by Chopin.

Piano Concerto in G Minor, Op. 33, Antonín Dvořák
Carlos Kleiber and the Bavarian Radio Orchestra with Sviatoslav Richter

Scherzo #3 in C Sharp Minor, Op. 39, Frédéric Chopin
Sviatoslav Richter

Nocturne in F Major, Op 15, No. 1, Frédéric Chopin
Sviatoslav Richter

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Frank Byrne

Frank Byrne is the host of From the Archives on 91.9 Classical KC.

Leah Sosland

Leah Sosland is an intern for 91.9 Classical KC.