Richter: Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff - "The Seasons" & "Etudes Révisés" highlight / Piano, Classic LP

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"The essence of Russian piano music presented by the 20th-century keyboard master Sviatoslav Richter, featuring a special jacket with his own ink wash painting, where Tchaikovsky's poignant lyricism and Rachmaninov's pictorial passion bloom in a brilliant digital recording." This is a masterpiece album featuring Sviatoslav Richter, a giant in 20th-century piano history born in Russia, performing piano pieces and etudes by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninov. It includes pieces imbued with a poignant Russian sentiment, such as the most famous 'Barcarolle' and 'Troika' from Tchaikovsky's <The Seasons>, as well as excerpts from Rachmaninov's <Études-tableaux> Op. 33 and 39, which represent the pinnacle of his piano music and stand out for their pictorial imagery. Richter's characteristic firm touch, meticulous and precise articulation, and restrained tonal aesthetics reach their peak here. Melodiya original live/studio recording, digitally recorded in Munich in April 1983. Released in 1984 by Japan's Victor Musical Industries Inc. The front of the jacket features an ink wash painting by Richter himself as the cover art, adding special collectible value. ■ Condition: Jacket NM~EX+ / Vinyl EX+ / Audio EX+ Label: VICTOR VIC-28136 Country: Japan Format: Vinyl, 1 LP, Stereo, Digital Recording Piano: Sviatoslav Richter Recording: April 1983 / Munich, Germany Release: 1984 ■ Featured Track Introduction ✔ Tchaikovsky: "The Seasons" Op. 37b - No. 6 June: Barcarolle The most widely loved lyrical masterpiece among the 12 suites of Tchaikovsky's <The Seasons>. Over a poignant melody reminiscent of the ripples of a boat floating on waves, Richter depicts the lonely yet beautiful June landscape of Russia with a transparent and deep tone, without excessive emotional exaggeration. ✔ Rachmaninov: Études-tableaux Op. 39 - No. 1 in C minor A difficult piece characterized by Rachmaninov's signature wave-like sixteenth-note playing and intense pianism. With outstanding piano technique and clear, razor-sharp articulation, Richter brings every single note to life in three dimensions, providing an overwhelming sense of immersion. ■ Tracklist SIDE 1 Tchaikovsky From "The Seasons" Op. 37b No. 5 May: In the May night No. 6 June: Barcarolle No. 11 November: Troika No. 1 January: At the fireside Rachmaninov From "Études-tableaux" for Piano Op. 33 No. 9 in C-sharp minor No. 5 in D minor No. 6 in E-flat minor SIDE 2 Rachmaninov From "Études-tableaux" for Piano Op. 39 No. 1 in C minor No. 2 in A minor No. 3 in F-sharp minor No. 4 in B minor No. 9 in D major No. 7 in C minor

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