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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.


rvpiano
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twoleftears
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A breathtakingly beautiful recording of various Bertali sonatas, superbly performed by a youngish US based early music ensemble, ACRONYM.
They were new to me, but no longer, and I have four more of their CDs in my sights.  BTW, the recording is excellent too.  As good as the previous recommendation was, this leaves it in the dust--and there is little overlap in the pieces recorded.
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I don't understand why music like Schmelzer's Sonatae unarum fidium isn't more popular.  I find it delightful and sometimes really exciting.  Especially in the hands of Andrew Manze and Romanesca.  Looking forward to comparing this recording with John Holloway's tomorrow.
jcazador
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Time just stopped.
Listening to John Ogdon, Rachmaninov, Etudes-Tableaux
Can be heard here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srSUS4zS5UY
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Jacazador,

Thank you so much for that recommendation.
Rachmaninoff magic!
jcazador
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 In 2014 Mariam Batsashvili won First Prize at the 10th International Franz Liszt Piano Competition in Utrecht. 
Her hands seem very large!
Here is her winning performance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HQDpQ5GF4k

more here, including schedule:
https://www.mariam-piano.com/
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