[Rid123]

This might be a strange question and I may be sent flying out the door with a swift kick in the behind for my taste in music, but I'm hoping for an answer to this question. I recently picked up the soundtrack to Master and Commander, to try something new, and thoroughly enjoyed it, particularly the strictly orchestral pieces (Violin Concerto No. 3 'Straussburg' K.215, 3rd Movement and Boccherini La Musica Notturna Delle Strade Di Madrid No. 6, Op. 30 according to Amazon). Is there any CD or collection of CDs someone could recommend to me that is similar to the above?

Sorry if I worded something wrong, or if I'm just plain dumb

Thanks in advance for any input!
-Rid123

 

[Rid123]

Bump! Any ideas?

 

[Ffodor]

It seems you like symphonic music from late baroque, early classical. Boccherini, Carl-Philipp Emmanuel Bach and early Haydn (before Paris Symphonies) are good places to start.

I will try to recommend CDs I have and like, although you should probably explore a bit on your own too. Of Boccherini, you could try:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=glance&n=5174

Of CPE Bach, I like Trevor Pinnock's Symphonies for Strings:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=glance&n=5174
(Some find Pinnock stolid: in this 1980 recording, he is certainly not as elegant as the baroque masters of the 1990s; for baroquist interpretations, turn to the cello concertos by Bylsma and Leonhardt, for example).

Of Haydn, in that particular genre, you may like:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=glance&n=5174

Enjoy.

 

[Bunnyears]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ffodor I will try to recommend CDs I have and like, although you should probably explore a bit on your own too. Of Boccherini, you could try: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=glance&n=5174

Thank you so much! You have given me the perfect gift for my cousin who is a total freak for the O'Brian Aubrey/Maturin series.

 

[Ffodor]

Hey Bunnyears, I had meant to paste a link to another CD, not that one, but I am glad that my mistake helped you!

So, I was saying, for Boccherini, you can try:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...=glance&n=5174

p.s. Bunnyears, I don't have "Evenings with the Captain", and I am also a big fan of the Aubrey-Maturin series, so feel free to give it to me for Christmas too!

 

[Bunnyears]

How far away are you from NYC? If I ever get to Zurich, I'll look you up.

Btw, I'm a big fan of Anner Bylsma too. Love his Vivarte Bach Cello suites.

 

[Rid123]

Awesome, looks like a perfect place to start!

Hopefully get an order placed tonight or tomorrow, I'm anxious to hear some more!

Thanks for the help, really appreciate it.

 

[Sparky191]

Thats something I'd like to hear aswell. Also a fan of the series.