Classical Music

[Goosemaster]

I have the i"itch" and want to explore more composers than I currently have. For example, a few years ago I got into Sibelius's works and loved it. Recently (a few months ago) I have been delving into Mahler's works and I like what I see.

Basically, can I have some recommendations of popular and unpopular recordordings with labels? Feel free to chime in with the popular stuff too, just in case I don;t yet have them.

thanks

 

[Chaotic42]

Here is a list of the Classical music that I have ripped from my collection (I have about 6 more CDs than this). See if any of it suits you and I'll find out what album its on.

 

[LtPage1]

lord of the rings soundtracks. i know, its probably not what youre looking for, but it is the most beautiful music i have ever heard.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: LtPage1
lord of the rings soundtracks. i know, its probably not what youre looking for, but it is the most beautiful music i have ever heard.

THey are good, but not the best..BY FAR> PRobably the best original soundtrack ever though..unless I am forgetting something.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Here is a list of the Classical music that I have ripped from my collection (I have about 6 more CDs than this). See if any of it suits you and I'll find out what album its on.

Thanks. I have most of them if not all.

 

[EvilYoda]

If you have an SACD-capable system, I would strongly suggest looking into the new Live Stereo series from RCA. Some of the best recordings, like, evar.

Other than that, find a good classical store around you, take your time to talk to a guy there, that'll be the easiest way. you should be able to hear some of the stuff too.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
If you have an SACD-capable system, I would strongly suggest looking into the new Live Stereo series from RCA. Some of the best recordings, like, evar.

Other than that, find a good classical store around you, take your time to talk to a guy there, that'll be the easiest way. you should be able to hear some of the stuff too.

No SACD Player I should get one shouldn;t I ...or a DVDA player..even better..or an all in one

I have a lot of the RCA Victor stuff...fantastic...I also love EMI and Deutche Grammaphone [sic]

 

[johnjohn320]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
I have the i"itch" and want to explore more composers than I currently have. For example, a few years ago I got into Sibelius's works and loved it. Recently (a few months ago) I have been delving into Mahler's works and I like what I see.

Basically, can I have some recommendations of popular and unpopular recordordings with labels? Feel free to chime in with the popular stuff too, just in case I don;t yet have them.

thanks

Sounds like you're into thick, juicy romanticism If that's what you're into, look into some Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, maybe some early Scriabin. And...realizing I just named three Russian composers, if you're looking for alternatives to that, certain works of Chopin, perhaps some late Beethoven, may suit you. I don't know, it's hard to be specific on such a broad topic.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: johnjohn320

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
I have the i"itch" and want to explore more composers than I currently have. For example, a few years ago I got into Sibelius's works and loved it. Recently (a few months ago) I have been delving into Mahler's works and I like what I see.

Basically, can I have some recommendations of popular and unpopular recordordings with labels? Feel free to chime in with the popular stuff too, just in case I don;t yet have them.

thanks

Sounds like you're into thick, juicy romanticism If that's what you're into, look into some Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky, maybe some early Scriabin. And...realizing I just named three Russian composers, if you're looking for alternatives to that, certain works of Chopin, perhaps some late Beethoven, may suit you. I don't know, it's hard to be specific on such a broad topic.

Scriabin, huh? Well, I am basicaly into quality orchestral pieces, regardless of the classical genre..I like a variety. For example Shostokovich and Rimsky-Korsakov recently caught my eye an I love them

 

[Goosemaster]

I jsut previewd some Scriabin and I am not liking it..I guess a little too romantic

The late Beethoven stuff is great. I Wasn;t a REALLY big fan of beethoven because I hadn;t heard good recordings. Once I had, I simply melted in my chair...the Basses on my sub were so well reproduced that it was shocking...I had heard the 5th before but never in its full glory...even then if you know of a stellar reording of it, I will give it a go...for any composer.

 

[spunkz]

in my experience, anything published by Telarc or Philips is excellent quality. Also any choral works directed by Robert Shaw. Ive had more luck looking for good music by director and publisher than trying to find a specific song I liked, because most often the recording was terrible, or the artist was average.

for example:

Telarc Collection

If you want a great variety of high quality orchestral music, check out some of the Telarc samplers. Theres around ten sampler cds(cheap!) and this anniversary two-disc set. I'm sure you'll find something you like!

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: spunkz
in my experience, anything published by Telarc or Philips is excellent quality. Also any choral works directed by Robert Shaw. Ive had more luck looking for good music by director and publisher than trying to find a specific song I liked, because most often the recording was terrible, or the artist was average.

for example:

Telarc Collection

If you want a great variety of high quality orchestral music, check out some of the Telarc samplers. Theres around ten sampler cds(cheap!) and this anniversary two-disc set. I'm sure you'll find something you like!

Yep. Checked out Telarc awhile back. Any recommendations?

 

[eldorado99]

try to look for cds of a band called "Vivieza" pretty good stuff, though tough to find. they are generally located in Vancouver/Victoria BC canada and sometimes thats the only place to get their cds.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: eldorado99
try to look for cds of a band called "Vivieza" pretty good stuff, though tough to find. they are generally located in Vancouver/Victoria BC canada and sometimes thats the only place to get their cds.

I did buy the Telarc smaples and they are great.

keep 'em coming

 

[johnjohn320]

If you're into the Rimsky-Korsakov, of course you have to give "Scheherezade" a run, I played in an orchestra that did a fabulous concert of this last May. Scriabin can definitely be difficult to get into, depending on what you find of his. You would probably also like Dvorak, you can try out his symphonies (you know of course the famous no. 8 "New World"), or "Vodnik-(The Water Goblin)" for some terrific program music.

 

[luvya]

Seems like you yourself know a lot about classical music already, so it's hard to find someone who is more knowledgeable than u especially on this forum. Anyway, I will give you my recommendation for what it's worth, the Beethoven 5th symphony if you haven't listen to Carlos Kleiber's, give it a try! It's fantastic. Other recording that I like...mmm, bach played by Glenn Gould, Debussy by Michaelangeli, Mozart by Murray Perahia....these are all considered to be the definitive recording, but of course, there is no definitive in terms of interpretation.

 

[luvya]

Originally posted by: johnjohn320
If you're into the Rimsky-Korsakov, of course you have to give "Scheherezade" a run, I played in an orchestra that did a fabulous concert of this last May. Scriabin can definitely be difficult to get into, depending on what you find of his. You would probably also like Dvorak, you can try out his symphonies (you know of course the famous no. 8 "New World"), or "Vodnik-(The Water Goblin)" for some terrific program music.

Err...from the new world is no.9
Anyway johnjohn, were you the person who send me the mp3 of your own playing of the Scriabin 1st piano concerto?

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: johnjohn320
If you're into the Rimsky-Korsakov, of course you have to give "Scheherezade" a run, I played in an orchestra that did a fabulous concert of this last May. Scriabin can definitely be difficult to get into, depending on what you find of his. You would probably also like Dvorak, you can try out his symphonies (you know of course the famous no. 8 "New World"), or "Vodnik-(The Water Goblin)" for some terrific program music.

"Scheherezade" is my favoirtie of Korsakov's stuff...the violin solo always "gets" me

Originally posted by: luvya
Seems like you yourself know a lot about classical music already, so it's hard to find someone who is more knowledgeable than u especially on this forum. Anyway, I will give you my recommendation for what it's worth, the Beethoven 5th symphony if you haven't listen to Carlos Kleiber's, give it a try! It's fantastic. Other recording that I like...mmm, bach played by Glenn Gould, Debussy by Michaelangeli, Mozart by Murray Perahia....these are all considered to be the definitive recording, but of course, there is no definitive in terms of interpretation.

Thanks .Exactly What I was lookign for. I 'll check them out.

 

[Legendary]

Prokofiev, if you haven't tried it already.

 

[sobriquet]

What about Brucker? Symphonies 4, 7 and 8 are fantastic.
Stravinsky? Rite of Spring, Petroushka, Firebird - the Russian Period. Sure, it's polytonal and at times rhythmically challenging, but it's amazing orchestral music.
Brahms Symphonies 1-4 are always good.
Schubert, especially the Unfinished Symphony.
Liszt, Les Preludes among others.
An aperiodic but stylistically similar recommendation is Symphony No. 1 by Johan de Meij, titled "The Lord of the Rings." I prefer it to the movie score, but regardless it's a fantastic piece of music.
Anyway, my area of expertise lies in music after the "emancipation of the dissonance," so if you're feeling more experimental I'd be glad to help.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: Legendary
Prokofiev, if you haven't tried it already.

I love his stuff..hell I read a book on him....

 

[datalink7]

Rachmoninov>*

 

[0roo0roo]

well for film music yo yo ma's new ennio moriconi album is good
izhak perlmans two cinema serenade albums...

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: sobriquet
What about Brucker? Symphonies 4, 7 and 8 are fantastic.
Stravinsky? Rite of Spring, Petroushka, Firebird - the Russian Period. Sure, it's polytonal and at times rhythmically challenging, but it's amazing orchestral music.
Brahms Symphonies 1-4 are always good.
Schubert, especially the Unfinished Symphony.
Liszt, Les Preludes among others.
An aperiodic but stylistically similar recommendation is Symphony No. 1 by Johan de Meij, titled "The Lord of the Rings." I prefer it to the movie score, but regardless it's a fantastic piece of music.
Anyway, my area of expertise lies in music after the "emancipation of the dissonance," so if you're feeling more experimental I'd be glad to help.

Yeah..all of that is good stuff .I was interested in specific recordings as I have most everyone you mentioned minus Brucker, whom I will check out immediately

 

[sobriquet]

I have a recording of Brucker 4 & 7 on Deutsche Grammophon with Chicago Symphony Orchestra under Baremboim. To my ear it's a fantastic recording and interpretation, but as always this is a very subjective qualification.