When I see a poster on various forums asking for guidance in purchasing their 1st classical album, I find it interesting that what is never suggested are the compilation CDs.
For me compilation can be one of the best ways to hear classical as listening to the whole opera/ballet/symphony can be quite an intense or disciplined process, furthermore I find we all have favourite passages that may total 20mins in these where we may be happy to not listen to the rest.
With that in mind, what is your favourite compilation CD and recommentation.
To start.
Mine is from The Originals Legendary Recordings of Duetsche Grammophon;
Tschaikovsky: Ballet Suites / Rostropovich, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Cat no 449726-2.
A great way to be introduced to Tschaikovsky, where it is possible to notice how his music has influenced some modern film OST.
So please put forward your own recommendation, as there are many great classical compilations out there, and is possibly the best way for others who want to dip their toe into classical.
Cheers
Orb
For me compilation can be one of the best ways to hear classical as listening to the whole opera/ballet/symphony can be quite an intense or disciplined process, furthermore I find we all have favourite passages that may total 20mins in these where we may be happy to not listen to the rest.
With that in mind, what is your favourite compilation CD and recommentation.
To start.
Mine is from The Originals Legendary Recordings of Duetsche Grammophon;
Tschaikovsky: Ballet Suites / Rostropovich, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, Cat no 449726-2.
A great way to be introduced to Tschaikovsky, where it is possible to notice how his music has influenced some modern film OST.
So please put forward your own recommendation, as there are many great classical compilations out there, and is possibly the best way for others who want to dip their toe into classical.
Cheers
Orb