I purchased my first classical CD this weekend

PopTodd · **Posted:** Mon Oct 02, 2006 1:52 pm

Glenn Gould - Bach: The Goldberg Variations (1955)

How'd I do, you Classical afficianados?
Personally, I think this is a pretty freakign amazing recording. But then, I have nothing to compare it to.

Where should I go from here?
Other pianists?
Are there any definative recordings that I need to have?
Essentials performed/conducted by: Pearlman? Ma? Stern? Bernstein?

Just dipped in my big toe, and the water is nice.

Cotton · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 6:12 pm **Posts:** 17155

Rachmaninoff

PopTodd · **Posted:** Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:01 pm

the redworm Wrote:

Rachmaninoff

Piece?
Performer?
Recording date?

f4df · **Posted:** Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:02 pm

You just opened up a can of worms. If you have a working tt, I suggest you start combing antique shops. You can routinely get "classical" LPs for a buck. I'm no authority in the least..but I have found that you tend to prefer one interpretation over another- if you hear more than one version of a piece.

It all depends on preference, but I like Schnabel for Beethoven- I can say that (not as though Im going out on a limb there).

Id say first focus on music, what period, composer, instruments you are interested in and go from there. Personally, I enjoy early music and compositions for violin and piano.

PopTodd · **Posted:** Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:04 pm

Oh, the can of worms is one that I am very aware of.
I just trust you people and am curious to know what it is that you enjoy.
Get some ideas.

Cotton · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 6:12 pm **Posts:** 17155

I'd say his concertos for piano work, but his second symphony is probably my favorite of his works.

Sketch · **Posted:** Mon Oct 02, 2006 2:12 pm

Any record store with a decent classical section should have one of these available for browsing. Amazon's guides haven't steered me wrong yet either.

Probably bad timing, but I'd imagine any big city has free/cheap classical performances in local parks in the summer evenings. It's a good time out and possibly a decent family picnic if you can keep the kids quiet/still long enough. If the pieces are listed in advance, you can look it up in the Penguin Guide and get a sneak-preview/frame-of-reference.

Personal faves:
Gorecki's 3rd symphony
Avro Part - Fratres for piano and violin
Beethoven's 5th

Billzebub · **Joined:** Mon Oct 25, 2004 10:26 pm **Posts:** 6459

It all depends on what you want. "Classical" is more diverse than rock or jazz.

Hegel · **Posted:** Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:50 pm

I am not very knowledgeable about all the in's and out's of classical music. But one piece that I listen to over and over again is one I have mentioned before. Jean Sibelius' Violin Concerto in Dm. It is amazing.

Dalen · **Posted:** Mon Oct 02, 2006 11:59 pm

Arvo Part - Alina

one of the most sublime pieces of music i own.

shiv · **Posted:** Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:09 am

I had this cd awhile ago but have no idea what I did with it.

The Mayor of Simpleton · **Posted:** Tue Oct 03, 2006 2:53 am

Holst - The Planets. I don't know much about classical, but "Mars - The Bringer Of War" is badass shit. There's a reason why King Crimson used to perform this.

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