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Contents: [Deutsche Grammophon 125th Anniversary Edition] [First Analog Recording Period] [SHM-CD Specification] [Green Color Label Coating] Sviatoslav Richter, considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, was born in Zhytomyr (now Ukraine) to German and Russian parents and studied under the legendary teacher Neuhaus at the Moscow Conservatory. Richter's talent was known in the Western world, but until the 1950s he was a legendary figure who performed only in the Eastern world. Recorded in Warsaw in 1959, the year before Richter's Western debut, this recording of Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 is a masterpiece that made Richter's name known worldwide with its powerful touch and eloquent music. "Deutsche Grammophon - THE HISTORY" Series: 100 Titles Celebrating Deutsche Grammophon's 125th Anniversary This series features 100 carefully selected titles from Deutsche Grammophon's discography, including highly acclaimed albums, historically significant works, and masterpieces by both established and contemporary artists. The series will be released in two phases: 40 titles from the analog recording era and 60 titles from the digital recording era. The booklet includes easy-to-understand, newly written album commentary by four music writers (Hajime Teranishi, Tetsuya Higashibata, Hiroyuki Yagi, and Akiya Kadooka). All products utilize the best possible masters and feature high-quality SHM-CD + green color label coating to maximize their potential. Released April 12, 2023 (Wed) - 1st installment: 40 titles from the analog recording era Released May 17, 2023 (Wed) - 2nd installment: 60 titles from the digital recording era Media reviews and more Sviatoslav Richter, considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, was born in Zhytomyr (now Ukraine) to German and Russian parents and studied under the legendary teacher Neuhaus at the Moscow Conservatory. Richter's talent was known in the Western world, but until the 1950s he was a legendary figure who performed only in the Eastern world. Recorded in Warsaw in 1959, the year before Richter's Western debut, Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 is a masterpiece that made Richter's name known worldwide with his powerful touch and eloquent music. (C)RS
