“… I expected Richter to be a little heavy handed, but I ended up fascinated by what he made of these pieces … The sound is excellent, too. True, these Lyric Pieces are a little less lyrical than in some recordings, a little more emphatic and dramatic. Some readers will like that – will think it adds vitality to music that often seems too subdued. Some of the pieces become little tone poems. Some become opportunities to show off Richter’s virtuosity…”
Donald R Vroon – American Record Guide – July/August 2021