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classical sampler?

I'd like to find some classical music, but don't know where to start. Instead of picking a composer ( I guess that's the right word) based on someone's suggestion, I'd like to find a good sampler cd / SACD that will give me a range of composers so I can find out what suites me. I mainly listen to rock and roll. So the heavier classic music would probably fit me better as opposed to the light jazz style if you know what I'm saying. Any help would be appreciated.
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chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
Use digital cable or satelite music stations thy list all info so you could take notes on what you like, plus useful info of history and such...get "The Planets" and "Rite of spring" both are awesome and very involving!
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lousyreeds1
286 posts
 
Rite of Spring is indeed awesome, but I'm not sure I'd reccomend it to a newbee, personally. Planets on the other hand... go for it. Check out Solti with Chicago.
chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
Rite of spring is really progressive for sure, but if you like to check out what is basically a horror flick on a musical platform it is as good as it gets!
fotis_k
128 posts
 
You might want to consider something like EMI's "The Best Classical Album in the World....Ever". While it is NOT the best classical album ever, it is quite a decent introduction, a dual cd compilation of many different composers, styles, etc...this might be a good way to sample a variety of classical music and help you decide what you like best, what you are willing to explore further. The cd is relatively inexpensive, and I believe there are several versions?
Good luck.
wc65mustang
524 posts
 
Bach's Brandenburg Concertos or Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Have fun.
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