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HELP Classically ignorant, need vinyl insight

Getting back into vinyl after 20+ years and need some advice. I just purchased a TT and now I need records to play on it. I'd like to start my vinyl collection with "classical" but I'm clueless as to were to begin. I need help on what albums and composers to look for. I do like the following:

1. French horn music
2. String music
3. Melancholy music, the type that makes your bones ache.
4. Conan the Barbarian music. You know the kind that makes you want to get on your horse and impale someone.

Any and all suggestions most welcome. By the way, I wasn't sure if I should post this here or in "music". I chose this as I only wanted TT advocates advice.

Also I need to get record cleaning supplies, what do I need and where can I get it?
Thanks.
rtenyes

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sirspeedy
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I would HIGHLY recommend the "now re-issued again" EMI boxed set of Ravel's Orchestral music!!

Cluytens was one of "the" Ravel interpreters,and it is a GORGEOUS multi disc album!!Amazingly good sounding,and though it ain't cheap,it will light any music lover's fire.

Of virtually every silly post I have ever made,THIS is the one I am most serious about!!

For once,someone will thank me,if you buy this masterpiece!!

Good luck.

Btw,I'd take a look at some of the online LP vendors,like The Classical Collector.Owned by Jerry Cantor...a super honest guy!...Don't spend any money until you've given yourself some time to familiarize yourself with pricing and desireability.

This was the "most" fun to me,when I began "a long time ago"!!
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