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post #1 of 7
8/23/10 at 6:20pm
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Hi. I have always liked 'classical' soundtracks of movies. Perfect example might be Hans Zimmer's and  Klaus Badelt's soundtrack in the Pirates of Carabbean series. This type of music is (to me of course) relaxing and yet dynamic and involving. However, I am not much into classical music to find such music on my own. I have just started expanding my musical interests and do not know, who offers exactly this type of music. I decided to ask more experienced head-fiers for advice.

 

Any ideas?

 

Thank you in advance!

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post #2 of 7
8/23/10 at 10:23pm

Shostakovich Symphony No.5, this is dynamic yet not very long....

 

As for version..

 

Mravinsky is pretty pricey now..

 

Bernstein

http://www.amazon.com/Shostakovich-Symphony-No-Cello-Concerto/dp/B0000026PO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1282627160&sr=1-4

 

Stokowski

http://www.amazon.com/Shostakovich-Symphony-No-Vaughan-Williams/dp/B00076ONM8

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post #3 of 7
8/23/10 at 11:40pm

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Go find a copy of "The NPR Curious Listener's Guide to Classical Music."  This is a terrific introduction to classical - you'll get some history and background as well as a list of works you can use to build a basic library.

 

If you want to jump off and pick up a few dynamic works, try Beethoven's 5th, 6th, 7th, and 9th, Holst's "Planets," and Dvorak's 9th, or "New World."  There's a lot more, but these are popular favorites for many.

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post #4 of 7
8/25/10 at 7:58pm

I think the suggestions so far are very good.

 

My own thoughts about getting in to Classical music are that you might like to find some area that appeals and then just explore that area for a while.

 

Dynamic and involving?

 

How about Ottorino Respighi's Pini di Roma, Feste romane and Fontane di Roma ?

 

These three symphonic poems (The Pines of Rome, Roman Festivals and The Fountains of Rome) are brilliantly played and recorded on by the Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Seiji Ozawa.

 

CD is Deutsche Grammophon 415 846-2.

 

It's a great "hi fi" listen as well, you will be putting your stuff through its paces and loving every minute!

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post #5 of 7
8/26/10 at 6:43pm

Sounds like you may like Wagner. The Valkyrie will sound quite familiar to you, if you have not heard it already.

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post #6 of 7
8/27/10 at 2:01am
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Finally got internet back. Thnaks for suggestions. I have already heard (quite many times) Beethovens symphonies and enjoyed it. Just thought I can find something less known that will possibly like either. I have heard Valkyrie either and liked it very much. I have not checked Wagner yet and I think this is going to be my next 'step'. Or I will check stokitw suggestion instead for now. Will see. 

 

And thanks for the suggestion of the 'guide'. I will definitely buy it. Hopefully soon, but for now I have to take care for my ears. Got some problems with the right one. Let's hope it's not something serious.

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post #7 of 7
10/30/10 at 9:44am
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Hi guys. I have bought some CDs with Beethov's, Wagner's and Holst's. Like them all but Wagner the least. I really enjoyed Ride of the Valkyries (Act III) but almost everything else was to harsh on my Grados and - strangely - HD448. These recordings get really bright at times... I have previously not heard Holst's music but this is really good. As for the Beethoven - I heard most of what I bought before but still very enjoyable. Soon I am going to check other stuff you suggested and buy a copy of this guide to classical music as well. Thank you!

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