[nin3th]

So I've recently been noticing that my ath-a700's are great for classical, and I've been getting into the likes of Beethoven and Mozart. I particularly enjoy Beethoven's 9th, and would appreciate some reccomendations of some more like it!

Thanks!

 

[fjf]

Endless possibilities. Tyson's list is a good start: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f9/cla...g-list-205590/

 

[musicmind]

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f9/lit...-101-a-255955/

 

[jesperh85]

My first encounter with classical music was Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor. It is not complicated and very beautiful IMO. From there try Beethoven's and Sibelius' symphonies.

 

[krisjan]

for headphones: Process and Passion:: Roger Reynolds:: POGUS CD 21031-2 - it's contemporary classical - so maybe not so suitable for the avg mainstream listener - but a great comparison between binaural and stereo on the different discs...
then a great beethoven is the hammerklavier sonata - if you can get a good recording

 

[Myrdin]

Some of my favorites to get you started:

Rachmaninov - Piano Concerto No.2 Op.18
Mussorgsky - Pictures at an Exhibition
Vivaldi - Winter
Holst - Jupiter
Chopin - Etude No.4 Op.10
Pachelbel - Canon
Satie - Gymnopedies
Khachaturian - Sabre dance
Ravel - Miroirs
Bach - Toccata and Fugue
Tchaikovsky - Swan Lake
Debussy - Gardens in the Rain

The Nodame Orchestra Mongoose Box contains some excellent renditions of many famous classical pieces. However, it is difficult to find the the US and also contains lots of bad renditions. It is a soundtrack.

 

[Tyson]

Check the link in my sig. It has specific recordings linked to Amazon with the various categories that classical tends to fall in to. I'd recommend starting off with Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Brahms, all have great concerto's that have immediate appeal and most have modern and excellent recordings to choose from.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Have you listened to his other symphonies? The Fifth, Sixth and Seventh are terrific.

If you like the large scale, try Holst's Planets. You should love it.

 

[SmoothSound]

If you are enjoying Beethoven the soundtrack to "Immortal Beloved" is basically a best of Beethoven disc. The quality is good too.

 

[Maxvla]

I'd also like to recommend chamber music specifically quartets and other small ensembles. They tend to get lost in the greater scheme of classical, but I prefer them greatly to large ensembles.

The one I'm listening to now is: W.A. Mozart Quintets C Minor and E-Flat Major by the Smetana Quartet + Josef Suk as the principle violist. This was recorded by Denon in June 1981 and the quality is astounding for the era. It actually is a CD from the period! I've babied this one as it is one of my favorites of all time and it also happens to be the first classical CD I ever purchased.

 

[CD44hi]

The Enigma Variations are a fun work that should be a gateway set...

 

[DavidMahler]

If you like the Beethoven 9th..... I would absolutely try Mahler's Symphony No. 2........ Try Zubin Mehta's recording of it on Decca.

 

[tim359]

Just a few:

Dvorak - Symphony #90 ("New World Symphony")
Mozart - Symphony #40, Serenade #13 ("Eine Kleine Nachtmusik")
Tchaikovsky - Serenade For Strings
Elgar - Cello Concerto

Hope this helps.

 

[Karo]

DG calls this 4D. I also liked the cover.

Abbado / Bpo / Mussorgsky Mussorgsky: Pictures At An Exhibition, Etc / Claudio Abbado CD

You can skip track 1, the choral work is the bonus. I like to stick to one composer on a cd , and this is possibly the finest vs. ... there's alot of soul. I literally forgot I was listening to an orchestra at one point.

It's a very definite recommend. +

 

[nin3th]

thanks! I'll look into these!