Sviatoslav Richter

Classical music, Musical Artist

1915 – 1997

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Who was Sviatoslav Richter?

Sviatoslav Teofilovich Richter was a Soviet pianist well known for the depth of his interpretations, virtuoso technique, and vast repertoire. He is widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century.

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Born
Mar 20, 1915
Zhytomyr
Also known as
  • Richter, Sviatoslav
  • Svjatoslav Richter
  • Sviatoslav Rihter
  • Swatjoslaw Richter
  • Святослав Теофилович Рихтер
  • Sviatoslov Richter
  • Sviatsolan Richter
  • Richter, S.
  • Richter, Sviatoslav Teofilovich
  • Sviatoslav Teofilovich Richter
Parents
Spouses
Nationality
  • Soviet Union
  • Russia
  • Russian Empire
Profession
Education
  • Moscow Conservatory
Lived in
  • Odessa
Died
Aug 1, 1997
Moscow

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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