Beethoven Concerto No. 1 & Sonata Op. 54 - Sviatoslav Richter, Charles Munch - Boston Symphony
A compelling Beethoven pairing featuring the legendary Sviatoslav Richter, whose commanding technique and uncompromising musical intellect bring uncommon depth to both works. The bright, energetic Piano Concerto No. 1 is given a vivid and spirited orchestral partner in Charles Munch and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, delivering a performance marked by drive, clarity, and elegance. Richter’s solo account of the inventive Sonata Op. 54 highlights his remarkable control of color and structure, capturing Beethoven’s contrast of refinement and relentless motion. Together, these performances offer a powerful portrait of Beethoven at the threshold of his mature style, interpreted by artists of exceptional stature.
Artist(s): Piano – Sviatoslav Richter
Conductor – Charles Munch
Orchestra – Boston Symphony Orchestra
Recording Info: Recorded November 2 and 3, 1960, at Boston Symphony Hall
Engineer – Lewis Layton, John Crawford
Producer – Peter Dellheim, Max Wilcox
Sourced from a 15ips 2-track Tape
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Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15
1 Allegro Con Brio 16:26
2 Largo 11:48
3 Rondo: Allegro Scherzando 8:44
Piano Sonata No. 22 In F Major, Op. 54
4 In Tempo D'un Menuetto 5:55
5 Allegretto 4:56
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