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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.


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jcazador
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Arvo Part
Wiki says he is the most popular living composer in the world!
Downloaded a dozen cds, listened all night.
Lots to love, including horns that rival Wagner.

Thanks again Schubert
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twoleftears
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For even more modern but oh-so-listenable music, with more than a hint of Part, try this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9PXxOxVoyY

schubert
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rv, not exactly classical  but whats you take on  the little lady on the machine
gun , aaah piano ?
https://youtu.be/1rxYw7Y45Eo?t=3
schubert
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Great piece twoleftears . I’ll watch for Tabakova !
IMO what you hear is the depth of the Orthodox Church, the oldest branch of Christianity .(no, Rome is not)
I’m Anglican myself but have been to many Orthodox services .

I can honestly say that if you haven’t been to a four hour ,standing up, Orthodox Easter Service you haven’t been to Church . Were I younger I would be Orthodox .
                                                                         Here is what she would have heard as does Part ..
https://youtu.be/o81A31hlgEA?t=2
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rvpiano OP
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Schubert,

Wow!
Fabulous piano playing!
I really like the music too.
Hiromi is a name I have to remember.
Also, my system never sounded so good!
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