{"product_id":"4988002953509","title":"Oleg Kagan - Freiburg Live: Oistrakh Memorial Concert \/ Freiburg Recital - Japan 2 SACD Hybrid Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOleg Kagan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspecial program commemorating the anniversary of richter birth\u003e\nRichter, who frequently performed with David Oistrakh, presents a newly remastered recording of the 1985 “Oistrakh Memorial Concert” held in Freiburg with his beloved protégé Kagan, along with the recital with Bashmet held the following day! Includes a new introductory essay by Yoshiko Ikuma. Mastering was carried out under the supervision of Tomoo Nojima—a director who worked extensively with Richter at the time—with a focus on preserving the original sound.\n\n“Richter’s chamber music performances with Kagan and Bashmet—the core members of the ‘Richter Family’—convey the strong bond between them, and their unwavering commitment to delving deep into the heart of each work gives rise to profound and spiritually elevated music.” —From the new introductory essay by Yoshiko Ikuma\n\nUnder the supervision of Mr. Tomoo Nojima, the director at the time, state-of-the-art mastering was performed at Victor FLAIR Mastering Works, beginning with a thorough review of power supplies and cabling. The goal was to create a meticulous sound that makes Richter’s expressiveness clearer and his intricate technique more distinct. Richters’ breathtaking performances fill us with an indescribable excitement. This SACD reissue of Richters’ recordings features source material for which Japan Victor holds the master rights or distribution rights. The compilation adheres closely to the original recording locations and sequence, bringing together tracks from various albums.\n\nAlthough Richter left behind numerous recordings—including live performances—across various labels, he appears to have been quite selective regarding their release. It appears there are many recordings that, although made, were never actually released because he was not satisfied with his performance. According to Mr. Tomoo Nojima, mentioned earlier, there are many unreleased recordings and takes even among those recorded at Victor. It is said that he always maintained a high level of dedication and awareness, sometimes even starting a performance from the very beginning again for re-recording even after a live concert had ended. He is widely recognized as a perfectionist, and the strong impression he leaves—overwhelming listeners with his exceptionally polished performances, delivered with rare concentration and intensity—is precisely what defines Richter. His attitude of pursuing perfection until he was satisfied is also an indispensable element when discussing Richter. The surviving recordings all bring to life a pianism that only Richter could achieve, and every one of them is deeply satisfying to the listener.\n(1\/3)\u003c\/special\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VICTOR X TOWER RECORDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53048486297889,"sku":"4988002953509","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4988002953509.jpg?v=1784543855","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-fi\/products\/4988002953509","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}