Classical - Basic Library recommendations (big list)

[Tyson]

I used to really dislike Heifetz, but over time I learned to respect him, and eventually grew to really enjoy his performances, and the Brahms is no exception. Milstein I've come to know only in the past year or so, and I love it, really amazing intensity and passion.

[Schalldämpfer]

I see lots of good stuff there, and many more that I need to check out. Seems like a really promising list.

[adhoc]

Tyson, great work with that list - you've inadvertently spurred me on to finish my 6SN7GT ID guide. Pity thought that I've already got >80% of the recordings you listed.

Something caught my eye though - by 'Pre-Classical', are you actually referring to the 'Baroque' period?

[Oistrakh]

interestin you didn't recommend gould for the goldberg variations...

[JayG]

Originally Posted by Oistrakh

interestin you didn't recommend gould for the goldberg variations...

Not really. Even if you like what Gould does with Bach's music, he's a terrible recommendation for a first recording of any given piece.

-Jay

[adhoc]

Originally Posted by JayG

Not really. Even if you like what Gould does with Bach's music, he's a terrible recommendation for a first recording of any given piece.

-Jay

True - depending on your leanings, he can either be 'gifted' or 'mannered'.

[Bunnyears]

Tyson,

You love Pierre Fournier; don't you think it's about time you learned how to spell his name?

Also, I'm surprised that you haven't put the Fournier/Kempf Beethoven: Music for Cello and Piano on the list as well.

[Tyson]

Originally Posted by Bunnyears

Tyson,

You love Pierre Fournier; don't you think it's about time you learned how to spell his name?

Also, I'm surprised that you haven't put the Flournier/Kempf Beethoven: Music for Cello and Piano on the list as well.

Oops, typo. Fixed now, thanks. I also love his Beethoven Cello Sonatas, but I'm trying to keep the list pared down to the essentials of essentials, and so some things just don't quite make the list.

[mcsamms]

I am curious about what made you choose Angela Hewitt for the Goldberg Variations as opposed to Glenn Gould, I like her version of the Bach Piano Concertos, but I guess for me Glenn Gould was the man who started my love for classical music. So maybe I am just partial, it is by far the more popular version though.

But a great list overall, gives me some ideas for future purchases.

[Tyson]

I have all of Gould's recordings and in each case I prefer Hewitt. I prefer her cooler, more layered architectural approach to Gould's alternately hyperactive and ponderous approach.