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looking for ideas on must have classical music

Hello classical devotees!

A friend had me rip quite a few of his CDs for his trip abroad. most were classical, and many were like 'best of' compilations. one or two were whole symphonies.

armed with these at least and no others I felt it time to wade into the classical waters and increase that genre in my library.

what then, are your fav, 3 or 4, go to, gotta have composers, movements, and or conductors out there on CD at least?

if also available in HD or otherwise, please point towards them as well, if you don't mind.

your input is sincerely appreciated and this input will initiate my list for current and future additions to the catalog, so again, thanks very much!!
blindjim

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banyanbull
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Based upon the nature of your question it might help to think in terms of time periods then concentrate on great examples within each period. Specific recording are unimportant as you will over time develop your personal favorites. Examples might include....
  
1. Medieval (Gregorian Chant)
2. Renaissance: William Byrd, Thomas Tallis, and Giovanni Gabrieli. 
3. Baroque: J.S. Bach and Antonio Vivaldi.
4. Classical: Mozart, Haydn, early Beethoven
5. Romantic: Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and many others
6. Impressionists, Debussy, Ravel, 
7. 20th Century: Bartok,Stravinsky, Gershwin, Bernstein, Barber to name a few.

As you listen you will gain the ability to hear something unfamiliar yet still have and idea of what time period it may have been composed.  This ability will find you well on your way to a lifetime of discovery and enjoyment.  HAVE FUN!      
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