10 Great Classical LP's

We could list 10 or 100, but they may not include the kinds of music you enjoy. Start by taking a look at some of these Audiogon threads. You'll find lots of suggestions.

And here are additional links to other classical music recommendations further down in the same thread.

If you then have some specific questions, fire away!

Rather than a tired old subjective account of someone else's taste, ask this question:

'what are 10 great aspects of classical music that can be investigated'.

I'll begin:

1. Pre-baroque composition (such as consort music)
2. 12-Tone/serialist composition
3. Large scale baroque works
4. Solo instrumental work
5. Choir arrangement
6. Electro-acoustic music
7. Chamber music (after the 17th century)
8. Influence of popular folk forms
9. Influence of political movements
10. Visionary and eccentric composers

Part of the fun is asking yourself why these terms are used, and if they are valid. I must admit, I made some of them up.

Gramophone has just put all their issues on line, no charge to sign up and use them. I would start there.