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    While I appreciate there's not many classical fans on this forum I'd still be interested in any views on classical recordings (preferably on vinyl) that are not only musically great but are superbly recorded.

    Some of my favorites are:

    Andre Cluytens - Bizet L'arlesienne & Carmen suites


    Rostropovitch - Schubert & Bridge Sonatas


    Annie Fischer - Mozart Piano Concertos's 24 & 27


    Efrem Kurtz - Peter & the Wolf

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    Quote Originally Posted by BTH K10A View Post
    While I appreciate there's not many classical fans on this forum... ...(preferably on vinyl)...
    Are you sure about that? Where's my camera?
    Lyrics are the ramblings of man, sometimes inspired by The Creator, most often, not.
    But music (melodies, harmonies, rhythms), that's God stuff.
    Always was. Always will be.


    One of the biggest lies ever told was that only certain kinds of people should listen to certain kinds of music.

    (silent) VINYL LP SLIDESHOWS

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    A couple more recordings I consider worth seeking out

    Beautifully recorded Mozart that never disappoints



    A great adaption of Bizet's opera with a deep wide soundstage and fabulous dynamics

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    Not too easy to find an original issue but I think has been reissued on vinyl, CD & SACD, Paray's Chabrier is another very dynamic recording

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    Loads, a couple to start with:

    Vivaldi: Four Seasons, Drottningholm Baroque Ensemble, BIS CD
    Simply stunning performance and recording, by a long way my favourite version of this well-known music.



    Richard Strauss: Also Sprach Zarathustra, Ormandy & New Philadelphia, EMI vinyl
    Absolutely mesmerising opening with a pedal to shake your entire being, wonderful strings later.


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    Thanks for that recommendation Martin. I'll look out for a copy of the BIS Four Seasons on vinyl.

    I've found BIS recordings to be really excellent but I've mainly gone for those of Scandanavian composers so far and have obviously missed out on some gems.

    Andy

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    Grieg Piano Concerto, Radu Lupu, Decca CD
    This is my favourite piano concerto played by my favourite pianist and I was lucky enough to see him perform it live. Superb playing by a master with a revealing recording but you do have to forgive the underground train in the slow movement.



    Vivaldi Gloria, Preston & AAM, Decca CD
    Simply magnificent in all respects, using boys instead of sopranos and with a part 2 (Et in Terra Pax) to die for.


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    Quote Originally Posted by BTH K10A View Post
    Thanks for that recommendation Martin. I'll look out for a copy of the BIS Four Seasons on vinyl.
    If you can find it on vinyl I want a copy too!

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    I have the Lupu Greig/Schumann PC on vinyl & CD an it is superb. A little Kinsway rumble it more than offset by the acoustics of that venue.

    Another of my favorite recordings is Artulfo Argenta's Concerto de Aranjuez which was a spanish columbia recording.



    This spanish pressing is possibly better than the decca and can also be found on the Alhambra label.





    I also prefer this early decca cover art by Karo to the later version.

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    I'm intrigued by the different backdrops used in your album photos

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