Originally Posted by
Barry
But - Classical music is a little different. The recordings are not made by the original composer/performer (well, with the exception of a few by Elgar, Stravinski and Gershwin. There may be some others.). In all cases the recordings are intepretations of the scores left by the composers. That is why many of us will have several versions of one particular piece. I'm still looking for my definitive version of the Beethoven 9!
It is also the reason why, when posting on the "Spinning Today" thread I go to the trouble of listing soloists, orchestras, conductors and give the recording date and number.
There is of course a danger that such a dedicated section, wherein details of interpretation are chewed (maybe even argued) over, would put off those noviciates who want to dip their toe into the Classical waters. It need not, but there is that risk.