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Ravel: The Greatest Hits/Debussy
from: Compendia
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Sviatoslav Richter Archives, Vol. 10
from: Doremi Records
:Album Description:Sviatoslav Richter (1915-1997) is numbered among the finest pianists of the 20th century. An incredible rarity and a collector's dream! A six-disc set of rarely heard live performances from Carnegie Hall, 1960. Thoughtfulness, subtlety, attention to style and sheer pianistic prowess assured Richter a distinguished international career. For many listeners he was the paragon of balance among virtuosos, the pianist who exhibited the greatest equality of musical elements across his palette. Recorded live at Carnegie Hall, New York, 1960, October 19, 23, 25, 28, 30.
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Panorama: À la française
from: Deutsche Grammophon
:Album Description:Sviatoslav Richter (1915-1997) is numbered among the finest pianists of the 20th century. An incredible rarity and a collector's dream! A six-disc set of rarely heard live performances from Carnegie Hall, 1960. Thoughtfulness, subtlety, attention to style and sheer pianistic prowess assured Richter a distinguished international career. For many listeners he was the paragon of balance among virtuosos, the pianist who exhibited the greatest equality of musical elements across his palette. Recorded live at Carnegie Hall, New York, 1960, October 19, 23, 25, 28, 30.
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A Portrait of Constantin Silvestri
from: Royal Long Players
:Album Description:Sviatoslav Richter (1915-1997) is numbered among the finest pianists of the 20th century. An incredible rarity and a collector's dream! A six-disc set of rarely heard live performances from Carnegie Hall, 1960. Thoughtfulness, subtlety, attention to style and sheer pianistic prowess assured Richter a distinguished international career. For many listeners he was the paragon of balance among virtuosos, the pianist who exhibited the greatest equality of musical elements across his palette. Recorded live at Carnegie Hall, New York, 1960, October 19, 23, 25, 28, 30.
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Dowland and Byrd: Goe Nightly Cares
from: Virgin Records Us
:Album Description:Sviatoslav Richter (1915-1997) is numbered among the finest pianists of the 20th century. An incredible rarity and a collector's dream! A six-disc set of rarely heard live performances from Carnegie Hall, 1960. Thoughtfulness, subtlety, attention to style and sheer pianistic prowess assured Richter a distinguished international career. For many listeners he was the paragon of balance among virtuosos, the pianist who exhibited the greatest equality of musical elements across his palette. Recorded live at Carnegie Hall, New York, 1960, October 19, 23, 25, 28, 30.
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Paavo Järvi Conducts Ravel
from: Telarc
: :This gorgeously recorded disc might have been called 'Ravel Favorites,' and, indeed, it's a collection of some of the composer's most beloved works. The second Daphnis et Chloe Suite's performance is notable for the thrilling way in which it is focused towards the final dance. 'Daybreak' is a bit understated, but its gentleness, we realize, is just right within the context of the build-up towards the finale. 'La Valse' features lovely string playing without any annoying 'schmaltzy' mannerisms, and the famous 'Pavane' is warm and composed. 'Bolero' has been led by ...
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Complete Piano Music of Maurice Ravel
from: Sony
: :This gorgeously recorded disc might have been called 'Ravel Favorites,' and, indeed, it's a collection of some of the composer's most beloved works. The second Daphnis et Chloe Suite's performance is notable for the thrilling way in which it is focused towards the final dance. 'Daybreak' is a bit understated, but its gentleness, we realize, is just right within the context of the build-up towards the finale. 'La Valse' features lovely string playing without any annoying 'schmaltzy' mannerisms, and the famous 'Pavane' is warm and composed. 'Bolero' has been led by ...
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Bella: The Incomparable Artistry of Angel Romero
from: Delos Records
: :This gorgeously recorded disc might have been called 'Ravel Favorites,' and, indeed, it's a collection of some of the composer's most beloved works. The second Daphnis et Chloe Suite's performance is notable for the thrilling way in which it is focused towards the final dance. 'Daybreak' is a bit understated, but its gentleness, we realize, is just right within the context of the build-up towards the finale. 'La Valse' features lovely string playing without any annoying 'schmaltzy' mannerisms, and the famous 'Pavane' is warm and composed. 'Bolero' has been led by ...
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Norton Recorded Anthology of Western Music, Concise Version (6 Compact Discs)
from: W. W. Norton
: :The Norton Recorded Anthology of Western Music, Concise Edition includes professional recordings (many brand new) of selected works in the anthology in a six-CD set. These CDs are for use with The Norton Anthology of Western Music and A History of Western Music.
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Romantic Piano
from: Sugo Records
: :Romantic Piano, by Russian-born concert pianist Nina Postolovskaya, features a beautiful collection of lyrical and passionate classical works by CHopin, Debussy, Schubert, Brahms and other great classical masters.
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