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HuwJ
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I want to try and get in to some classical music. I like the Planet Suite and want to know of the best CD version available, can anyone help?

I would also be interested in other suggestions for a novice. I'd like to start off with some well recorded CDs first - as well as good music.

Cheers,

Huw
 
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sorry, learning to edit posts with images :-)
 
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:-)
 
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this is one of many good ones, the orchestra is in top form.



something quite different. excellent.
 
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Cheers Mike. Ordered on Amazon for 1.98 Smile

Huw
 
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I've not heard Mike's recommendation, but of those I've heard this is my my favourite.
 
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Originally posted by 555:
I've not heard Mike's recommendation, but of those I've heard this is my my favourite.



i have this on lp, quite nice. but the chicago brass is in full swing on the levine, and that's something worth hearing at least once :-)
 
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555,

This exact version is £17. There is another version on Amazon for about £4 that includes Star Wars & Close Encounters. have you listened to that version by any chance? Is it as well recorded?

Regards,

Huw
 
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Just bought that Zubin Mehta - Planet Suite on vinyl and rather like it but its my only version at the moment. Must try your version Mike at some point.



Dean..
 
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Hi Huw

I haven't heard that version.
I bought the XRCD24 release on the strength of a very good review,
for both performance & fidelity of recording.
I think the release sold out, hence £17 on Amazon.
If you rummage about on the Internet I think you'll find it cheaper.

Cheers - John
 
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back in the 50s, reiner/chicago redefined what a good brass section should sound like, and the world followed.

it's only gotten better since.

the planets is a brass holiday. the levine/chicago is definitely worth a listen.

and the dynamics on the cd are tremendous.
 
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...I would also be interested in other suggestions for a novice. I'd like to start off with some well recorded CDs first - as well as good music.


Try Prokofiev's ballet Romeo and Juliet.
It's a 'numbers' work, ie a succession of stand alone sections so, although it's lengthy - 2 full CDs, you can pick and choose.
Alternatively, you can let someone else do the picking and choosing for you, on one of the dozens of albums of excerpts (usually arranged into 'suites').
Personal favourite: Cleveland Orchestra conducted Lorin Maazel (Decca 4529702).
The 70s recording is excellent.
 
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Try Prokofiev's ballet Romeo and Juliet.

Personal favourite: Cleveland Orchestra conducted Lorin Maazel (Decca 4529702).
The 70s recording is excellent.


sorry i didn't think of this one. it's fantastic - excellent choice.
 
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the levine/chicago is definitely worth a listen.

More record buying temptation - I've ordered a copy Mike! Smile
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I would also be interested in other suggestions for a novice.

I'm started a similar journey a year or so ago Huw.
If you are lucky George (GFFJ) will pop in with some suggestions.
My current personal favorite is



Koyaanisqatsi by Philip Glass - 1998 re-recording.

There are some good tips in the SHM CD Verdict thread - for example ...

quote:

This morning I received Bach Organ Recital played by Karl Richter on the organ in the Victoria Hall, Geneva in 1955 and just remastered.

I'm not normally given to extreme expressions, but this plays as I type and it's the most awesome recording I've ever heard.

My system's doing things it's never done before - the whole house is shaking from the bass notes; truly astonishing!

For those who know the pieces, the interpretation is wonderful - majestic and very moving.

If you want to know how good SHM-CDs can be, get your hands on this disc. Even if you don't enjoy classical music, by the end of the disc you will...
 
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Hi John,

Had a think about it, did some shopping. Had a look on the net. Decided to get it at £17. Now the cheapest is £44!!

Jeremy,

I have heard some R&J by Prokofiev and do like it. I'll get myself a copy.

Mike,

Got the Firebird too. Less than £2 so thought it was worth a spin!

Thanks,

Huw
 
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highly recommended.
 
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in a completely different vein.

you won't believe it's one person playing. most beautiful violin sound on any recording i have heard.

fireworks!
 
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quote:
Originally posted by Jeremy Marchant:
quote:
...I would also be interested in other suggestions for a novice. I'd like to start off with some well recorded CDs first - as well as good music.


Try Prokofiev's ballet Romeo and Juliet.
It's a 'numbers' work, ie a succession of stand alone sections so, although it's lengthy - 2 full CDs, you can pick and choose.
Alternatively, you can let someone else do the picking and choosing for you, on one of the dozens of albums of excerpts (usually arranged into 'suites').
Personal favourite: Cleveland Orchestra conducted Lorin Maazel (Decca 4529702).
The 70s recording is excellent.




This is what got me into classical the version I have is on BIS...hybrid Sacd and I think it has it all from the romantic & light to the full on dramatic & dark.






Dean..
 
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I would recommend Carl Orff 'Carmina Burana' ....

The best version has to be ...

Composers : Carl Orff

Conductors : Eugen Jochum

Ensembles : Berlin Deutsche Oper Chorus, Berlin Deutsche Oper Orchestra, Schoneberg Boys Choir

Genres : 20th Century Period, Cantata

Performers : Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau, Gundula Janowitz, Gerhard Stolze

since it was authorized by the composer himself !!

James H.
 
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