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In Japan 1979, Vol. 2 - Richter

King International  KKC-102

Stereo Hybrid

Classical - Instrumental

Works by Schubert and Schumann

Sviatoslav Richter (piano)

All

Recording

PCM recording

Works (6)

• Franz Schubert: Impromptus (4), D 899 No. 2 in E flat major
• Franz Schubert: Impromptus (4), D 899 No. 4 in A flat major
• Franz Schubert: Moments musicaux (6), D 780 No. 1 in C major
• Franz Schubert: Moments musicaux (6), D 780 No. 3 in F minor
• Franz Schubert: Moments musicaux (6), D 780 No. 6 in A flat major
• Robert Schumann: Fantasiestücke (8), Op. 12

Comments (1)

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/6174450-Schubert-Schumann-Sviatoslav-Richter-Tokyo-Recital-1979

https://www.discogs.com/release/16052489-Sviatoslav-Richter-Schubert-Schumann-Schubert-Schumann

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