Credits:

Sviatoslav Richter, Emil Gilels, Tatiana Nikolaieva, Dmitry Shostakovich

Description:

Shostakovichs Masterpiece of a LifetimePresented in Its Entirety Through the Masterful Artistry of Richter, Gilels, and NikolaevaThis is the latest release in the highly acclaimed Richter series on the Profil label, but this time it takes a different approach, focusing on Shostakovichs monumental work, 24 Preludes and Fugues. However, since Richter did not record the complete work, it has been supplemented with recordings by his contemporaries, Gilels and Nikolaeva, resulting in an exceptionally luxurious collection that allows listeners to savor the complete work as performed by these three legendary masters. As many of these recordings are currently difficult to obtain, this release is most welcome.Whats fascinating is that while all three performers display masterful technique, their interpretive approaches differ. Although Richters