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Classical Music for Aficionados

I would like to start a thread, similar to Orpheus’ jazz site, for lovers of classical music.
I will list some of my favorite recordings, CDs as well as LP’s. While good sound is not a prime requisite, it will be a consideration.
  Classical music lovers please feel free to add to my lists.
Discussion of musical and recording issues will be welcome.

I’ll start with a list of CDs.  Records to follow in a later post.

Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique.  Chesky  — Royal Phil. Orch.  Freccia, conductor.
Mahler:  Des Knaben Wunderhorn.  Vanguard Classics — Vienna Festival Orch. Prohaska, conductor.
Prokofiev:  Scythian Suite et. al.  DG  — Chicago Symphony  Abbado, conductor.
Brahms: Symphony #1.  Chesky — London Symph. Orch.  Horenstein, conductor.
Stravinsky: L’Histoire du Soldat. HDTT — Ars Nova.  Mandell, conductor.
Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances. Analogue Productions. — Dallas Symph Orch. Johanos, cond.
Respighi: Roman Festivals et. al. Chesky — Royal Phil. Orch. Freccia, conductor.

All of the above happen to be great sounding recordings, but, as I said, sonics is not a prerequisite.


rvpiano

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acman3
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FYI , you are all doing a great job. I have really learned about a lot of great music. Classical is overwhelming in shear volume to the novice, and you are doing a service to us real  Newbees . 

Remember, people are listening and learning even if not participating.

Also, if you have a lull it is ok. Have fun!



acman3
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I have found Miecsyslaw Weinberg somehow while scavenging on Tidal. I have enjoyed most everything I heard, especially his Concertos. 

Since I have never heard of him and only one reference on Audiogon, I was wondering why? Any thoughts on this composer?
acman3
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Just thought I'd bring this thread back around 

A lot of great music ideas from some of the best classical guys I've certainty ever read.

 

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