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In Japan 1979, Vol. 1 - Richter

King International KKC-101

Stereo Hybrid

Classical - Instrumental

Works by Schumann & Chopin

Sviatoslav Richter (piano)

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Comment by EugenF - August 21, 2025 (1 of 1)

This TOKYO recital from 1979 was a digital recording using JVC DAS90 SYSTEM.

https://www.discogs.com/release/5704537-Sviatoslav-Richter-Schumann-Chopin-Tokyo-Recital-1979

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