DrumsAndBeer
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I am a big classical music fan, but I also feel I am stuck in one gear when it comes listening to the music of the greats, & I mean truly listening to the point of hearing a masterpiece and immediately recognizing the piece of music, composer, etc.
I know there are a few on board here that appreciate classical music, & I would love to know what your favorite recording(s) are and perhaps why, if you have the time to elaborate.
Here are my all time favorite recordings
1. Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 and Beethoven Piano Concerto #5, Fritz Reiner (Conductor) Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Van Cliburn piano - RCA Living Stereo
Personally I would rather listen to Rachmaninoff playing his music rather than Cliburn, but Cliburn's rendition of Beethoven's Emperor Concerto is jaw dropping. The touch he displays on the Adiago section is pure heartfelt emotion. When I was a kid I used to drop the needle over and over again on this particular section. Lovely.
2. J.S. Bach - Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1-6, Triple Concerto & Organ Concerto by Johann Sebastian Bach, Ton Koopman and Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra (2 discs) - Elecktra/Wea
Typical, I know. But I absolutely love the tonal depth of these recordings. Everything is audible, even the percussion of the harpsichord keys. Koopman's performance alone is sparkling.
3. Beethoven Symphony No. 9. Herbert Von Karajan and Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra - Deutsche Grammophon 1977.
I believe Karajan recorded this 3 different times for Deutsche Grammophon. I love the sound of this particular recording. It's very spacious and grand. I particularly love the tempo of each of the movements, and the Timpani's have a distinct pop to them that's really nice. What can I say, I am a drummer. I appreciate details like this.
Honorable Mention - Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 2 Resurrection, Simon Rattle conducts The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Chorus - EMI Classics
I don't pretend to know Mahler. I find his music too obscure and full of strange tangents. I am slowly warming up to this piece though. It's a lovely choral piece. The more I listen to it the more I like it. As a musical recording, it's nicely done.
I know there are a few on board here that appreciate classical music, & I would love to know what your favorite recording(s) are and perhaps why, if you have the time to elaborate.
Here are my all time favorite recordings
1. Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 and Beethoven Piano Concerto #5, Fritz Reiner (Conductor) Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Van Cliburn piano - RCA Living Stereo
Personally I would rather listen to Rachmaninoff playing his music rather than Cliburn, but Cliburn's rendition of Beethoven's Emperor Concerto is jaw dropping. The touch he displays on the Adiago section is pure heartfelt emotion. When I was a kid I used to drop the needle over and over again on this particular section. Lovely.
2. J.S. Bach - Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 1-6, Triple Concerto & Organ Concerto by Johann Sebastian Bach, Ton Koopman and Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra (2 discs) - Elecktra/Wea
Typical, I know. But I absolutely love the tonal depth of these recordings. Everything is audible, even the percussion of the harpsichord keys. Koopman's performance alone is sparkling.
3. Beethoven Symphony No. 9. Herbert Von Karajan and Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra - Deutsche Grammophon 1977.
I believe Karajan recorded this 3 different times for Deutsche Grammophon. I love the sound of this particular recording. It's very spacious and grand. I particularly love the tempo of each of the movements, and the Timpani's have a distinct pop to them that's really nice. What can I say, I am a drummer. I appreciate details like this.
Honorable Mention - Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 2 Resurrection, Simon Rattle conducts The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Chorus - EMI Classics
I don't pretend to know Mahler. I find his music too obscure and full of strange tangents. I am slowly warming up to this piece though. It's a lovely choral piece. The more I listen to it the more I like it. As a musical recording, it's nicely done.