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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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rvpiano OP
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The gorgeous Rachmaninoff Cello Sonata is finally fully realized in a new recording by two young musicians: Hee-Young Lim and Nathalie Milstein. It’s usually performed as a vehicle for cellists to shine. This rendering includes the pianist as, at the very least, an active partner. It’s heartbreakingly beautiful Rachmaninoff. I just discovered it on Idagio after seeing it listed elsewhere.
 It’s on a brand new Sony release which contains the Prokofiev Cello Sonata as well.

jcazador
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Nikita Magaloff - Pianist & Teacher [DVD] [2011]
Magaloff listening and teaching 3 different students, including Philip Cassard. 
This video greatly increased my appreciation of the nuances of classical piano.
It's in French, available from Amazon.


schubert
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Socially this is the most important post ever on here ,
The first clip he is refers to is "Neese Dorma."

And we send black kids to rat-ridden falling down schools with teachers
who can’t teach .

https://youtu.be/d-utPde8ckw?t=5


isochronism
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Schubert, I agree! Also, Denise Graves version is one of my favorites. 
isochronism
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Along with my agreeing, before 9/11 there was "trilloin$" missing (stolen). Put some of that towards inner-city public schooling.  HUGHLY positive benefit!!
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