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Sviatoslav Richter, piano
Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra olv S.Wislocki

111 Years Of Deutsche Grammophon-Edition 1 CD49 van 55

Richter did not favor studio recordings; therefore, most of his recordings are from live performances. The pianist earned a reputation for being difficult and aloof. He was notoriously apt to cancel performances on whims, or arrive late without explanation or apology. However, those who heard him were rarely disappointed.