Sviatoslav Richter

Sviatoslav Teofilovich Richter (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, and has been praised for the "depth of his interpretations, his virtuoso technique, and his vast repertoire".

In this name that follows Eastern Slavic naming conventions, the patronymic is Teofilovich and the family name is Richter.
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