Among many recordings, I like any of the piano trios performed by the Beaux Arts Trio. Just nice and clean violin, piano, and cello (high, mids, and mid bass) on one recording with many solo sections for each instrument.
I find that usually if the piano sounds right, everything else will fall into place. So some solo piano is a good secondary.
I agree female vocals are also on the list. Then some Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich symphonies to make sure a full orchestra does not become mud.
To top things off, Dave Brubeck's "Time Out"....
I find that usually if the piano sounds right, everything else will fall into place. So some solo piano is a good secondary.
I agree female vocals are also on the list. Then some Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich symphonies to make sure a full orchestra does not become mud.
To top things off, Dave Brubeck's "Time Out"....