Legendary Treasures?

Sviatoslav Richter Archives Vol. 1. Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 28 in A major, op. 101; Piano Sonata No. 30 in E major, op. 109; Piano Sonata No. 31 in A flat major, op. 110; Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, op. 111. Sviatoslav Richter, piano. Digital Remastering and sonic restoration: Jacob Harnoy at the DOREMI Laboratories. Series director, research and notes: Ates Tanin. One compact disc, total playing time 78 minutes. Recorded at Ohrid, Macedonia, July 30 1971 (opp. 101 and 109), and Tokyo, Japan, June 1, 1974 (opp. 110 and 111). DOREMI DHR-7718.

This first volume of Doremi’s Legendary Treasures series of recordings by Sviatoslav Richter was apparently released in 1998; eleven further volumes have since been issued. The entire series is listed at the web -fans of this pianist are probably best advised to check their bank balances before visiting the site, with most of the recordings being first time releases on CD! Undoubtedly, the seventeen discs that make up the twelve volumes are crammed with musical treasures. Whether the contents of the present disc can be described as such is open to question, however; Richter did not always seem at his most comfortable with late Beethoven, and while certain moments on this disc are revelatory, the overall effect left me feeling rather uneasy.The first track on the CD, the opening movement of Op. 101, causes a concern that is repeated at…

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