Sviatoslav Richter playing Chopin, and interviewed - "Richter, the Enigma"

Watch the first part here: http://www.medici.tv/#!/richter-the-enigma-i

Watch the second part here: http://www.medici.tv/#!/richter-the-enigma-2


Sviatoslav Richter plays an Etude by Chopin (op. 25 No. 11), and answers questions from Bruno Monsaingeon in an interview exctracted from "Richter, the Enigma" ("Richter, l'Insoumis")

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[kirinlager49]

@edhastie Yes what an awesome pianist.. Richter was a genius who would have excelled in whatever he chose to do. Just a shame he wasn't fulfilled.

[edhastie]

@kirinlager49 It's sad that we lived in a world that causes that self hatred. And even more heartbreaking when it has such a profound effect on someone that brilliant and talented. He probably was never able to enjoy his life, but he left a great legacy behind for the rest of us.

[kirinlager49]

@edhastie I think he may have hated himself because he was a closet homo... Wikipedia says that there were rumours he was gay, I'm just trying to join the dots.

[babyfade6606]

In my opinion, Richter is one of the top 5 pianists who has ever lived. His recordings are some of my most coveted.

[BassicStorm]

Dear Maestro... You will always be in our hearts and minds, thank you for all....;(

[suzanna8767]

Don't be sad~~ you are the best,right?

[PrickStanda]

maybe not liking yourself is what makes you so much better - never knew a man who was in love with himself and have any value

[abmsghost1]

 :-)

[Kinjutsuu]

He was unhappy..?? D: Richter is my very favorite pianist, of all time!

[edhastie]

Heartbreaking this brilliant man was so unhappy.