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The book explores the life of Sviatoslav Richter, a renowned pianist known for his extraordinary talent and private nature. Author Bruno Monsaingeon chronicles his journey to connect with Richter, detailing their extensive conversations, as well as insights from the pianist's diaries and notebooks. Through this intimate access, readers gain a deeper understanding of Richter's complex personality and artistic philosophy, revealing the man behind the music and the profound friendship that developed between the two.
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Sviatoslav Richter, Bruno Monsaingeon
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Sviatoslav Richter
- Subtitle
- Notebooks and Conversations
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bruno Monsaingeon
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 464
- ISBN13
- 9780691095493
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, True Stories, Biographies, Music Theme, Music, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Russia, Classical Music
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Description
- The book explores the life of Sviatoslav Richter, a renowned pianist known for his extraordinary talent and private nature. Author Bruno Monsaingeon chronicles his journey to connect with Richter, detailing their extensive conversations, as well as insights from the pianist's diaries and notebooks. Through this intimate access, readers gain a deeper understanding of Richter's complex personality and artistic philosophy, revealing the man behind the music and the profound friendship that developed between the two.