Sviatoslav Richter Rank
About Sviatoslav Richter
Sviatoslav Richter was a legendary Soviet pianist who was commonly acknowledged as one of the world's best pianists. He achieved international acclaim for his virtuosic skill. The richness of his interpretations and his extensive repertoire are also reasons why he gained a lot of fame.
He was highly appreciated for his renditions of J.S. Bach, Robert Schumann, Sergey Prokofiev, and Modest Mussorgsky.
Parents
This legendary pianist was born to Teofil Danilovich Richter and Anna Pavlovna Moskaleva.
Alma mater
He studied at Moscow P. I. Tchaikovsky Conservatory.
Accolades
- Order of Merit for the Fatherland, 4th class - winner (1995)
- People's Artist of the USSR - winner (1961)
- Grammy Award - winner (1960)
Trivia
He is of Ukrainian descent.
Cause of Death
Richter’s life came to an end after he suffered a heart attack.
Sviatoslav Richter Rank
F.A.Q. about Sviatoslav Richter
When is his birthday?
Sviatoslav Richter's birthday is on March 20, 1915.
In how many days is his birthday?
Svyatoslav's birthday is in 323 days
How old was Svyatoslav when he died?
He was 82 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 1, 1997.
How old would he be today?
Sviatoslav Richter would be 109 years old if he was alive today.