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New to Classical Music - Album to try first??


Hi all,
I have a very important question to ask..

I know good music with talented people and good recording when I hear it..and I have good ears..

When I listen to an artist that I haven't heard before, It is actually very easy to tell if you will like their music...If you hear a few cuts that you want to listen to AGAIN, that is the start of it...you listen to the cuts again and you start having favorites.. on good albums you will have a couple of real favorites, on great albums you may have 5 or more favorites..now you are really on to something...a nice music excursion.

That is exactly the way that most good music comes into my life, and I would think that it is much the same for most audiophiles..

I listen to classic rock, jazz & female jazz singers, some country and many kinds of other music..I am open to all music by talented people and especially love well recorded, dynamic examples on a good system..

Now here's the question.
I have NEVER listened to classical music, but I would like to try some now..
What one album would you suggest for me to try first?
- It has to start somewhere..

Please take your time to answer..and I will borrow or buy the one most suggested, and am looking forward to it..

Thanks,
Joe
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rja
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Here's a new release that's just lovely by a group I admire very much. Haydn Piano Trios Vol 1 by The Florestan Trio on Hyperion (CDA67719). After listening to this music it's not difficult to understand why Mozart held "Papa" Haydn in such high regard. This is the first of a promising Haydn Piano Trio series by this group.

I can recommend any CD by The Floristan Trio. They've already covered quite a bit of the Piano Trio repertoire. Their 4 CD set of Beethoven Trios is outstanding and has garnered wide acclaim. There's also 2 CDs of Mozart Trios that's quite good.
newbee
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Rja, FWIW, I totally agree with your comments about the Floristan Trio and their recording of the Beethoven Piano Trios. Excellent performances and recordings as well, I think, and I recommend them to anyone inclined.
isochronism
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Joe5, Welcome to the music lovers club! " if it's good, I like it"! ! Me too! All great suggestions above. Avgeorgeguy, how about tv's Green Hornet theme, known as "flight of the bumble bee" Rimsky/Korsakov? Also movies are responcible in introducing classical music. " Breaking Away", bicycle racing movie. Great classical soundtrack. Anyway, Wynton Marsalis / Raymond Lepparrd Grammy winner. Also, Doc Severinsen "Trumpet Spectacular". Both, interpretations on a classical theme. Great introductions to classical IMHO " Doc, I think I ran that blazer over last night on the San Bernando Freeway" (Johnny).. "HEEYYOOOOH" (Ed)
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