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"This is a performance of high quality. Sviatoslav Richter in particular precisely catches the cheerful mood of the music and the underlying shadows of which one should sometimes be conscious, and he plays those simple tunes in octaves so freshly that you’d think he’d only just discovered their charms." Gramophone Magazine
EMI MASTERS celebrates the full glory of the greatest performances from the world's greatest catalogue of recorded music. Digitally remastered at Abbey Road Studios direct from the original master tapes, these classic recordings emerge with unparalleled immediacy. You will be left in no doubt that you are in the presence of legendary musicians and ageless interpretations.
Schubert: Piano Quintet In A, D 667, "The Trout" - 1. Allegro Vivace
Schubert: Piano Quintet In A, Op. 114, D 667, "Trout" - 2. Andante
Schubert: Piano Quintet In A, Op. 114, D 667, "Trout" - 3. Scherzo: Presto
Schubert: Piano Quintet In A, Op. 114, D 667, "Trout" - 4. Theme & Variations
Piano Quintet in A Major, D.667 'The Trout': V. Finale (Allegro giusto)
Schubert: Fantasy In C, D 760 , "Wanderer" - 1. Allegro Con Fuoco Ma Non Troppo
Schubert: Fantasy In C, D 760 , "Wanderer" - 2. Adagio
Schubert: Fantasy In C, D 760 , "Wanderer" - 3. Presto
Schubert: Fantasy In C, D 760 , "Wanderer" - 4. Allegro
December 2010
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“A legendary virtuoso, Richter was also a master chamber musician. Here we find him near his peak...this is sovereign musicianship throughout”
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