Background
Rikhter, Sviatoslav was born on March 20, 1915 in Zhitomir into a musical family.
Rikhter, Sviatoslav was born on March 20, 1915 in Zhitomir into a musical family.
Studied music as a child under his father, who was a pianist and organist. Studied at the Moscow Conservatory. Studied music as a child under his father, who was a pianist and organist. Pupil of G. Neigauz, 1937-1947. Studied at the Moscow Conservatory.
Worked at the Odessa Opera and Ballet Theatre, 1933-1937. Solo concerts all over the USSR from 1940. From 1950, all over the world.
Received his first award at the 3rd All-Union Competition of Concert Pianists, Moscow, 1945. Lives between Moscow and Tarusy, the writers and artists’ village.