New to classical music

For "large dramatic work:" (for beginning your journey)

Beethoven’s 9th symphony
Beethoven’s 5th symphony
Brahm’s 1st symphony
Dvorak’s 9th symphony
Beethoven’s piano concertos

Agree with Elizabeth. Mahler is an acquired taste. It took me 20 years and superb stereo equipment to finally appreciate some of his music, as much of his orchestration is dense.

How about some Sibelius? Symphonies 1,2 and 3 are particularly fine tonal works! Colin Davis and the BSO are a good recommendation!

And if you like the Sibelius try some of the Ralph Vaughan Williams symphonies. Adrian Boult is the go-to conducter with the LPO!

First of all I really appreciate this.

I did indicate that I have eclectic taste as in the hole musical spectrum, but in fairness, I hadn't considered eclectic within the genre itself, so I appreciate your kind suggestions there as well.

I have to say that I have to thank Tidal for my interest in classical.

I have decided to buy classical on CD - primarily because it's such great value these days.

Does anyone make particularly good CD's, or are there particular composers and venues to buy recordings from?

Thanks once again

I buy most of my classical from three sources:

Presto Classical | Buy classical & opera CDs, DVDs & Blu-rays online

Classical Music | Your source for hard-to-find classical music recordings - ArkivMusic

Berkshire Record Outlet – The Classical Choice for Collectors