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Classical Music for Aficionados

I would like to start a thread, similar to Orpheus’ jazz site, for lovers of classical music.
I will list some of my favorite recordings, CDs as well as LP’s. While good sound is not a prime requisite, it will be a consideration.
  Classical music lovers please feel free to add to my lists.
Discussion of musical and recording issues will be welcome.

I’ll start with a list of CDs.  Records to follow in a later post.

Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique.  Chesky  — Royal Phil. Orch.  Freccia, conductor.
Mahler:  Des Knaben Wunderhorn.  Vanguard Classics — Vienna Festival Orch. Prohaska, conductor.
Prokofiev:  Scythian Suite et. al.  DG  — Chicago Symphony  Abbado, conductor.
Brahms: Symphony #1.  Chesky — London Symph. Orch.  Horenstein, conductor.
Stravinsky: L’Histoire du Soldat. HDTT — Ars Nova.  Mandell, conductor.
Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances. Analogue Productions. — Dallas Symph Orch. Johanos, cond.
Respighi: Roman Festivals et. al. Chesky — Royal Phil. Orch. Freccia, conductor.

All of the above happen to be great sounding recordings, but, as I said, sonics is not a prerequisite.


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rvpiano OP
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newbie,

  You’re right, it is a heavy lift trying to keep this thread going.  But, we got off to a good start.  Just have to get the more reticent to participate.

 I’lm going to get the piano record you recommend. I’ve never heard of Michael Sheppard.  Have to give him a try.
newbee
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rvpiano, FWIW you can google 'Michael Sheppard, pianist' and you will get several hits which will give you some background on him and this disc. These are for the most part transcriptions (for which I'm a sucker, especially the music of Liszt, Prokofiev, and Wagner) but they are more original in their selection than most and some are Sheppard's own transcriptions. I hope you enjoy.
acman3
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FYI , you are all doing a great job. I have really learned about a lot of great music. Classical is overwhelming in shear volume to the novice, and you are doing a service to us real  Newbees . 

Remember, people are listening and learning even if not participating.

Also, if you have a lull it is ok. Have fun!



stevecham
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The complete John O’Conor recordings of all 32 Beethoven piano sonatas on Telarc. Brilliant.

The Planets, Holst, Montreal Symphony, Dutoit, London

Anything by Martha Argerich, especially her live recording of Rach #3 Radio Orchestra Berlin, on Decca.

Barenboim, Chicago Symphony, Saint Saens #3 organ on DG

Keep classical alive (and jazz and rock too)
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rvpiano OP
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amman3,

Thanks a lot for your feedback.
  It’s very encouraging!
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