Artist page · 06/07/2026
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Five vinyl releases including 'Tristan' and 'Encounter' on Sony Classical with limited edition pressings tracked live.
Igor Levit developed his career around classical piano repertoire with a strong focus on sonatas and recitals. His discography on vinyl counts five albums, mostly released by Sony Classical between 2019 and 2022. Levit’s interpretations include works by Beethoven, Shostakovich, and Liszt, performed with technical precision and expressive depth. His recordings range from monumental solo piano sonatas like Beethoven’s "Hammerklavier" to thematic recital albums such as "Encounter" and the two-part "On DSCH" series dedicated to Shostakovich.
Vinyl collectors find notable editions in his catalog, including original stereo LPs and limited editions primarily pressed in Europe and Germany.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Sony Classical · 2023
Sony Classical · 2022
Sony Classical · 2021
Sony Music Entertainment · 2021
Sony Classical · 2020
Sony Music · 2015
Sony Classical · 2014
Sony Classical · 2013Playlist
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A 2022 LP release on Sony Classical featuring works including Liszt’s "Liebestraum No. 3" and Wagner’s Prelude from "Tristan und Isolde", available in original UK and Europe pressings.
The 2021 stereo LP "Encounter" includes a selection of Bach chorale preludes and modern preludes, notable for its baroque and romantic repertoire variety.
Limited edition LP from 2022 continuing Levit’s exploration of Shostakovich’s themes, combining modern and post-modern classical styles.
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Collectors
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"The depth of emotion in interpreting Shostakovich’s DSCH motif is transcendent."— Igor Levit
The 2022 "Tristan" LP includes Liszt’s "Liebestraum No. 3" and the "Tristan und Isolde" Prelude, pressed originally for UK & Europe markets by Sony Classical under catalogue 19439943511.
Released in 2021, the "Encounter" LP on Sony Classical was pressed in stereo format for European distribution, carrying catalogue number 19439824351 with a steady collector interest at approximately 15 EUR.
"On DSCH" Part 1 and Part 2, released in 2021 and 2022 respectively, include limited edition stereo LPs from Germany and Europe, showing market prices between 17 and 20 EUR and special catalogue numbers 19439889261 and 19439903681.
Igor Levit was born in 1987 in what was then called Gorki, Soviet Union, now Nizhny Novgorod, and developed his career as a pianist based in Germany.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Igor Levit is a German pianist born in 1987 in Nizhny Novgorod, known for his classical recital and sonata performances.
Levit specializes in classical recital and sonata genres with repertoires covering baroque, romantic, and modern composers.
Key vinyl albums include "Tristan" (2022), "Encounter" (2021), and "On DSCH - Part 2: Stevenson" (2022), all mainly released by Sony Classical.
His vinyl LPs are primarily pressed in Germany and Europe, with some limited edition runs available.
They include limited edition stereo pressings with catalogue numbers and different regional releases between Germany and broader Europe.
Market prices for his vinyl LPs range from approximately 8 to 20 euros depending on edition and availability.
Yes, albums like "Encounter" feature original stereo LP pressings suitable for audiophile listening.
Igor Levit's vinyl releases are distributed across Europe and are available for collectors in France through specialized classical music retailers and online platforms.
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