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.
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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Starting a few years ago, I pretty much lost all my interest in classical music from the common practice eras (1600-1900). I was not exactly happy about the situation, since a large part of my music collection has been sitting dormant since then. I listen to more classical music than I ever have, but most of it is from the mid 20th century until the present era. As well as, Bartok, Stravinsky, Barber, Britton, and the 2nd Viennese school. So, since my tastes lean toward the 'thorny', YMMV... This LP on the Varese Sarabande label, has a huge, well defined soundstage, and great imaging. Ernst Krenek - Static and Ecstatic Performed by the LA Chamber Orchestra https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIwJGEOS6mY |
Beethoven GEORGE SZELL CONDUCTS BEETHOVEN Symphonies Nos, 1 - 9 - Overtures Symphony No. 5 The Cleveland Orchestra -- George Szell Sony Classics 5CD Box No Booklet or notes. No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: I. Allegro con brio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPSHXW0Vv60 No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: II. Andante con moto https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GQMSjO6R0Y No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: III. Scherzo. Allegro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF2AtW0PF3s No. 5 in C Minor, Op. 67: IV. Finale. Allegro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSc-M-80f-w Cheers |
https://youtu.be/Fv1oLKHz2F4 If this isnn‘t classical music I don‘t know what is. |
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