Notes"Richter is an extraordinary phenomenon. The enormity of his talent staggers and enraptures." Dmitri Shostakovich. Many collectors consider Sviatoslav Richter to be the greatest pianist of the 20th century. His enormous recorded legacy hides hundreds of treasures, many of which are included in this beautiful 51 CD set. Released on the 100th anniversary of his birth (20th March 2015), the edition encompasses his complete Decca, Philips and DG recordings, including his Sofia Recital as well as his collaborations with Rostropovich, Karajan and Benjamin Britten.