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20 Best Naxos Releases

Hello All:

Let me qualify a bit. Looking for an X-mas package for my father-in-law.

I'm not that well versed in classical- as you may note from my Agon moniker. I know he likes some Strauss and other upbeat type pieces.

I'm looking to find him about 15 to 20 cds. I am in Canada ( Vancouver ) so I need the international releases.

Please list what you think I should be buying in the Naxos line. Your thoughts are much appreciated.
iggystooge
soulbrass
246 posts
 
I agree w/ Rich. You can't miss w/ the Living Stereo re-issue/re-master hybrids. 30 titles from which to choose...something for everyone.
the_smokester
174 posts
 
I will third Rich's recommendation of the RCA Living Stereos and raise the possibility of the recent remastered Mercury Living Presence CD/SACD's. My opinion is also that these will be better performances--more musically satisfying--than the Naxo's.
iggystooge OP
7 posts
 
Thanks for the tips Guys!!!

Off I go.... It's fun to buy music for others!!!
musicslug
403 posts
 
Robert Craft conducting Stravinsky's "Rite of Spring" (on Naxos) is outstanding!
opalchip
354 posts
 
I'm not a fan of Naxos, myself - and I agree with the others recommending fewer of a better quality.

However, there are bargains - even better than Naxos - so here's a webpage you may be interested in:

http://www.classicalnotes.net/columns/cheapweb.html

Also - before making any purchases try to ascertain whether your father in law is more interested in large scale orchestral (which is what most of the RCA's are) or smaller scale chamber music like quartets, sonatas, and solo performances. Some people really prefer one over the other.
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