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Classical music newbie needs your suggestions

I purchased around 300 like new classical albums last summer. Music from a wide range of composers. I also purchased around the same amount of operas. (I may sell those).

I’m finally retired and able to pursue a lifelong desire to understand and enjoy classical music.

Pieces that move you to tears, or pluck heart strings. Your all time favorites.
The albums you’d take to that desert island.
Any suggestions are welcome.

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thomas_vick
17 posts
 

It is Rock'n Roll.

thomas_vick
17 posts
 

Dear edcyn , I agree Marta Argerich is excellent. She's one of my favorites.

jac616
5 posts
 

Took Music Appreciation 101 while at community college decades ago where, among other music, we studied Mozart's Symphony #40 in G minor as mentioned above. It is still one of my favorite pieces of music all these years later.

I highly recommend sitting in on a class.

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stephengirko
15 posts
 

Glen Gould playing the Bach Goldberg Variations;

the first recording ! Also someone recommended Gershwin’s rhapsody in blue. Listen to the Dallas Symphony recording with Andrew Litton. I was the principal clarinetist at that time & it is I playing the opening glissando.

drawding
16 posts
 

I second the support of Mozart symphony works.  Also Bach Goldberg.  Good starting points

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