Sviatoslav Richter. Greatest pianist of the last century?

He was a great Pianist.  Was he the greatest ever?  It’s a ridiculous notion 

I cast my vote for another Russian, Emil Gilels.  His Beethoven, Schubert, and Chopin performances are unequalled in my opinion.  Many other composer’s too.  I would also mention Alfred Brendel, Murray Perahia, and for Mozart, Mutsiko  Uchida.

Mahler123: Did NOT say greatest ev- ah. Greatest of the last century is what I wrote in the original post.

Why ridiculous? You don't listen to every pianist isn't it so? You pick and choose which means you find some are better than others. Interesting is the reasons for our preferences illustrated by musical examples. The span of Richter's repertory and the depth is what sets him apart.  

Pollini Mozart Piano Concerto Number 23

And his mentor Michelangeli . Conducting is the wonderful Guilini.

Michelangeli Beethoven Piano Concerto Number Three

Gilels Beethoven Opus 101

Responding to praise, Gilels once said Wait'll you hear Richter. Gould was another Richter fan. 

"Greatest" anything of anytime.....sigh.

Yawn.

I'd rather listen to Petrucciani, Evans, Hancock, Corea, Barron, etc.