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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Some people come to classical with a bunch of composers , others
by following in love with only one or two .
For the latter,
under 50, Bach and Schubert,over 50 , Bach and Brahms .Brahms often has a powerful effect on otherwise educated older folks .
I use Vaughn Williams " The Lark Ascending" . People who don’t respond
to the sublime beauty of this piece are unlikely to ever come to Classical
music .
 Another is the Vln.and Pn.  Sonata of Frank .