Sviatoslav Richter
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Sviatoslav Teofilovich Richter[note 1] (March 20 [O.S. March 7] 1915 – August 1, 1997) was a Soviet and Russian classical pianist. He is regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time,[1][2][3][4] and has been praised for the "depth of his interpretations, his virtuoso technique, and his vast repertoire".[5]
In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming customs, the patronymic is Teofilovich and the family name is Richter.