Sviatoslav Richter’s role as a film star
mainThis is Richter playing Liszt – not just as pianist but as actor.
Very rare Soviet film.
Be amazed.
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A Russian sentimental fantasy….. unwatchable… it comes acorss as satire.
Did Richter himself secretly think so too? I wouldn’t be surprised.
Included in Bruno Monsaingeon’s remarkable documentary Richter the Enigma.
Great clip, incredible playing, huge fun.
The pianism is superb. No surprise there!
The wig makes Richter look like George Washington on the US dollar bill.
really fun! Astonishing energy.