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looking for ideas on must have classical music

Hello classical devotees!

A friend had me rip quite a few of his CDs for his trip abroad. most were classical, and many were like 'best of' compilations. one or two were whole symphonies.

armed with these at least and no others I felt it time to wade into the classical waters and increase that genre in my library.

what then, are your fav, 3 or 4, go to, gotta have composers, movements, and or conductors out there on CD at least?

if also available in HD or otherwise, please point towards them as well, if you don't mind.

your input is sincerely appreciated and this input will initiate my list for current and future additions to the catalog, so again, thanks very much!!
blindjim
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phomchick
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to really explore this, take a Music Appreciation class at your local college...and take up an instrument
More excellent advice. Classical music appreciation benefits from understanding.  


terry9
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A few suggestions which are off the beaten track:

Gorecki: Symphony #3 (Sorrowful Songs)
David Hykes and the New Harmonic Choir: Hearing Solar Winds
Anonymous 4: 1000 A Mass for the End of Time
The Harp Consort: Missa Mexicana

Good listening!
inna
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No. I think, the OP wants to hear the voice. Start with most famous operas or/and most famous performers. Nothing beats the power of the voice, not even full orchestra.
blindjim OP
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sorry I'm a bit late getting back. life demands my attention a bit more of late.

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@all others....

many thanks

Great start!! THANK YOU!

I was in band from elementary into high school. playing trumpet and coronet.

joined local big band jazz band for two years prior to military service.

currently learning electronic keyboard.

I've been collecting music and avidly investigating various genres since 2000. usually one at a time as is my curiosity at the moment.

now its time I believe, to check out classical music more closely.

I tend to favor strings and piano, but enjoy full on orchestras just how I like pizza.... with everything on it!

one piece I heard some years back which i dearly loved but lost its title was conducted by I believe the name had these words; Sir + either Raleigh or Walter (not sure if it is the first or sur name), but for sure it was a Beethoven concherto/sonata for violin or viola. it was the most engaging piece I've heard in my woefuylly limited eXP, then or since.

I know for a fact 'Sir' preceeded his name.

I heard it on a local Fm channel and never thought to call 'em up and ask about it.

it was sort of a tear jerker kind of tune. solo violin thru most of it. plainly beautiful.

on hand are lots of Mozart, Beethoven, Back, some Handel, of course The Nutcracker, but not too much diversification otherwise.

while there are as well various popular cuts from Listz, Devor, Rafael, etc., it amounts to a paltry sampling of the classics IMHO.

again many thanks for all of this input.
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firstnot
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No one has mentioned: Rimsky-Korsakoff Scheherazade.
True I can't pronounce the names. True I am a complete 
novice in this arena. Is my choice wrong, uninformed or
simply classless?

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