Basic Repertoire or flogging a dead horse

Bernstein and Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, DGG.
Good day.

Well Pbb, I was watching your post with interest but I am totally unqualified to opine on a "basic repertoire" of orchestral music. I am interested in learning though. Reminds me a little of the late Mortimer Adler's Greatest Books project. No end to that debate but certainly worthy of discussion.

I'm certain there are educated "non-posters" out there but I've been hanging around here for a few months now and I can only think of a small handful of posters who seemed qualifed to even think about tackling the subject. Maybe it's a lack of expertise rather than a lack of interest.

It was a good try though. Thanks for that.

I remain,

Pbb, I could be of some help in another catagory. I too would like to learn about some of the better orchestral music. I have been following the forums for some time also and rarely see recommendations for this type of music. Good luck and...
Happy listening,
Patrick

Such a broad subject ! Anyway here a few of mine.

Chrismas in Leipzig
Dorian

TchaiKovsky: 1812 Overture
Telarc

Mousorgsky: Picture at an exhibition
Telarc
(be careful, don't want to blow your speakers with the digital canon)

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons

Beethoven: Piano concerto No. 5
Telarc

Chopin: Piano concerto No.2 in F minor, Op. 21

...to many to list !!! :-)

My original post under "Basic Repertoire" mentioned that, for these pages, the emphasis should be placed on sound quality, but not at the cost of a sloppy performance. If more than one recording should be ex aequo, the one with the best sound quality should be chosen. I indicated lps and cds. At this stage I guess we can add whatever may be found on the other newer SACD format as well. Thanks.