10 Great Classical LP's

Asking, not telling. Any suggestions? I'm a middle-aged guy, but have just started listening to classical and am looking for suggestions. Thank you.

jhsjhs03-06-2009 6:54pm

jlin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 57 posts 03-09-2009 at 02:20am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree with Sdcampbell. The NPR guide has the most popular classical compositions as well as recommended recordings of them. As you start collecting those pieces you'll develop your own tastes and explore further with music and composers you enjoy, but the music listed will form the backbone of any good basic classical repetoire.
jlin Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 57 posts 03-22-2009 at 03:46am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Morin's book sounds very interesting, but remember that the original poster asked for 10 records, the NPR book discusses "only 350" and Morin expands that to God knows how many. Of course the NPR book is limited, that's the idea! It's a start, which is what I believe the OP is asking for. Otherwise you might as well recommend the Penguin Guides. Really, Sbrown, have some mercy on the poor OP! :-)