Schubert: Sonata in A minor, D. 845 (Sviatoslav Richter, piano) Part 1

[oxyiscool]

Yep... This performance has life...unlike some of the robotic versions presented elsewhere.. Thanks for posting.....Genius

[rabbitwho]

Minor keys and odd socks forever!

[adelfiano]

by far the far the greatest interpreter of this sonata, which is in my opinion one of the most enthralling and perfect of Schubert's creations. He understands and plays it so clearly that even a child would be able to feel the depth and beauty of Schubert's inspiration. Would you mind uploading also the "andante poco mosso"?

[meredith218461]

@adelfiano I totally agree, I first first this recording during the mid 60s in London as a music student at the R.A.M. I was riveted by the bleak dramatic intensity Richter brings to this mvt, not to mention the wide tonal pallette he achieves. In fact his performance of the whole sonata as you know is superb and like you I feel unmatched by any subsequent pianist I've heard in the work.

[adelfiano]

@meredith218461 It's great to meet another fan of Sviatoslav Richter. Did you know that even Glenn Gould (notoriously allergic to romantic music) was captured by his Schubert? Try and search Glenn Gould on Sviatoslav Richter, that's deeply interesting.

[meredith218461]

@adelfiano Yes I've seen the clip you refer to in the documentary ''Richter the enigma''. His Schubert playing certainly had a unique depth and intensity as demonstrated here, although his chosen tempi could be surprising on occasions - eg the great posthumous B flat sonata (1st mvt).

As you know there were many fascinating and unpredictable facets to Richters playing that made all of his recitals totally compelling, I had the good fortune of hearing him in Londons RFH in 1966.

[VirginiaPiano]

Amazing!