Sviatoslav Richter
A towering figure of 20th-century piano, celebrated for depth and virtuosity.
Chronology: 1915-03-07 – 1997-08-01
Origins & Early Life
Sviatoslav Teofilovich Richter (20 March [O.S. 7 March] 1915 – August 1, 1997) was a Soviet and Russian classical pianist. Widely considered one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, he has been praised for the "depth of his interpretations, his virtuoso technique, and his vast repertoire". == Biography == === Childhood === Richter was born in Zhitomir in Volhynia Governorate of the Russian Empire (present-day Ukraine), the hometown of his parents.
Pivotal Works & Achievements
His father, Teofil Danilovich Richter (1872–1941), was a pianist, organist and composer born to German expatriates, who from 1893 to 1900 studied at the Vienna Conservatory. His mother, Anna Pavlovna Richter (née Moskaleva; 1893–1963), came from a noble Russian landowning family, and at one point had studied under her future husband. In 1918, when Richter's parents were in Odessa, the Civil War separated them from their son, and Richter moved in with his aunt Tamara. He lived with her from 1918 to 1921, and it was then that his interest in art first manifested itself: he first became interested in painting, which his aunt taught him. In 1921 the family was reunited, and the Richters moved to Odessa, where Teofil taught at the Odessa...
Enduring Legacy & Impact
The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.
Source: Wikipedia