Sviatoslav Richter - Mozart: Piano Concertos, K37 - K175 - K456 - R. Barshai (1994)

[cziffra11]

Richter was one of the greatest pianists of the 20th Century, but these performances aren't worthy of him. The 5th Concerto, Mozart's first "original" piano concerto, deserves better than this. Richter made no secret of the fact that he preferred Haydn to Mozart. Regardless, this music deserves more preparation and commitment. If that can't be summoned by the performer, for whatever reason, he (or she) should look elsewhere for inspiration.

[goodmanmusica]

wow

[thedeeliciousplum]

This is quite a joy to listen to. Thanks for sharing this.

[darkblueangel1956]

In questa splendida e preziosa registrazione dal vivo, Richter esprime una brillantezza intima, nobile, grazie al suono caldo, luminoso e levigato, accuratamente realizzato soprattutto nei suoi ultimi decenni, insieme al declamato della melodia, distesa e spiegata con naturalezza, con ricercata e apollinea rifinitura. "Lontano" dalla lettura originale e particolare, quasi metafisica, del K482 con Britten. Anche Rudolf Barshai esprime la sua grandiosa statura musicale con questa interpretazione.

[nanai16951]

Sviatoslav:je t'adore!!!

[quinto34]

Great, thank a lot for this wonderful post ;-)

I have a special place in my heart for this man.

[UlfenDaddy]

Sometimes the greatest show of pure mastery is what the Maestro does NOT do. Notice the "cadenza" in K. 175 (at 48:07.) The orchestra reaches the proper chord and Richter joins and holds. It is as if he thinks about it, we have a slow breath to recall the melodies, the Mozartean harmony and counterpoint; and where a "virtuoso" would invent some brilliant runs and figures, Richter [says,] "I can't 'improve' on Mozart," and strikes the trill! He plays no cadenza AT ALL, and the result is sublime!

[liostroramiro]

Maistro Richter, thank you for sharing this unbelievable performance with us.

You will never be forgotten .

[KyotoMelody]

Thank you!

[mmbmbmbmb]

This is the first time I hear Sviatoslav Richter play Mozart ~ and I can say: I like it very much! Watching his hands is sheer pleasure. No exaggeration whatsoever ~ no unnecessary gestures. Just utterly expressive (and impressive!) virtuosity!

Thank you for this treat!

[trainfart]

@mmbmbmbmb Really, I wish I could have some 85 minutes now this evening! =)

[mmbmbmbmb]

@trainfart ;o) this 1hour24minute-video consists of 3 different concerts. So try to consume at least one (if you like Mozart, Piano & S. Richter it will be well worth your time! Have a good evening. Hugs, Karin

[trainfart]

@mmbmbmbmb Ich hab endlich die Zeit gefunden! :)

Nach einer Woche musste ich aber erst noch das Video suchen! :D

Einfach grandios.

[mmbmbmbmb]

@trainfart ~ freu mich, das Du es geniessen konntest :o)

Thanks to capitantotti for posting it!