Sviatoslav Richter
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Sviatoslav Teofilovich Richter was a Soviet and Russian classical pianist. He is regarded as one of the greatest pianists of all time, and has been praised for the "depth of his interpretations, his virtuoso technique, and his vast repertoire".
Richter in 1966
Richter performing in 1964
Richter's grave at Novodevichy cemetery in Moscow
2015 Ukrainian Stamp commemorating the birth of Richter
David Oistrakh
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David Fyodorovich Oistrakh was a Soviet Russian violinist, violist, and conductor. He was also Professor at the Moscow Conservatory, People's Artist of the USSR (1953), and Laureate of the Lenin Prize (1960)
Oistrakh in 1954
David Oistrakh, Franz Konwitschny and Igor Oistrakh after a guest performance in Berlin, 1957
Oistrakh in 1972