20 Best Naxos Releases

I'm not a fan of Naxos, myself - and I agree with the others recommending fewer of a better quality.

However, there are bargains - even better than Naxos - so here's a webpage you may be interested in:

http://www.classicalnotes.net/columns/cheapweb.html

Also - before making any purchases try to ascertain whether your father in law is more interested in large scale orchestral (which is what most of the RCA's are) or smaller scale chamber music like quartets, sonatas, and solo performances. Some people really prefer one over the other.

About four years ago, I posted a list of Naxos "Top 47" recordings, as determined by reviews and ratings in various classical music magazines and articles. Here is the link to that post in the A-gon archives:

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?rmusi&1012420599&openusid&zzSdcampbell&4&5#Sdcampbell

Hope you find the list useful.

Best regards to all,

Scott C-

Thanks again A-goners!!

All this info has me covered as far as purchases.
Now if I can just get a little Motorhead in the cd player on xmas day as a counterbalance, all will be well!!!

I can't help with recomendations, but I can recommend

www.arkivmusic.com

Every classical CD you can think of, logically organized for searching with great prices and great shipping rates.

I've bought many CDs there now and the service has been excellent.

They carry the full Naxos line.