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Beethoven, Brahms: Piano Music - Richter

Victor X Tower Records  NCS88045 (2 discs)

Stereo Hybrid

Classical - Instrumental

Sviatoslav Richter (piano)

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Works (9)

• Johannes Brahms: Klavierstücke (6), Op. 118 No. 1 in A minor
• Johannes Brahms: Klavierstücke (6), Op. 118 No. 3 in G minor
• Johannes Brahms: Klavierstücke (6), Op. 118 No. 6 in E flat minor
• Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 3 in C major, Op. 2 No. 3
• Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 4 in E flat major, Op. 7
• Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90
• Ludwig van Beethoven: Variations and Fugue in E flat major, Op. 35 'Eroica'
• Ludwig van Beethoven: Variations on an Original Theme in D major, Op. 76
• Ludwig van Beethoven: Variations on an Original Theme in F major, Op. 34