My favourite CDs (I)
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Gustav Mahler: Symphonie No. 9 by Herbert von Karajan
Absolutely the best for Marler's 9th symphony
Mahler: Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection"; Rattle, Auger, Baker by Sir Simon Rattle
After all these years, it'is still hard to find another better version.
Vengerov and Virtuosi
Vengerov is one of my favourite (living) violinists. He can really touch your heart! Listen to him. You'll love it!
Great Recordings Of The Century - Beethoven: Symphony no 9 / Furtwangler, Schwarzkopf by Wilhelm Furtwangler
Furtwangler's version is emotionally demanding. Don't listen to it as a background music!
Chopin - The Nocturnes by Maria Joao Pires
I was going to put Rubinstein's version here. But Pires was equally good, if not better! The quality of recording was good. And Pires was at her best. A bargain!
Beethoven: Symphonien Nos. 5 & 7 / Kleiber, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra by Carlos Kleiber
This is a real bargin for Beethoven's 5th and 7th symphony. And they were conducted by (one of) the best conductor(s)!! This is a must-buy.
Bruckner: Symphony no 6 / Celibidache, Munich PO
You really have to listen to the 3rd movement of this symphony. Celibidache's interpretation was divine.
Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 4,5 & 6 / Mravinsky, Leningrad Philharmonic
Mravinsky's Tchaikovsky is second to none (perhaps with the exception of Pletnev and Karajan). Unbeatable choice of Tchaikovsky's Symphonies.
Jacqueline du Pre - a lasting inspiration - London Symphony Orchestra
Du Pre's interpretation of Dvorak and Elgar's cello concerto is one of the best versions. Buy it and you won't regret.
Gustav Mahler: Symphonie No. 9 by Herbert von Karajan
Absolutely the best for Marler's 9th symphonyMahler: Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection"; Rattle, Auger, Baker by Sir Simon Rattle
After all these years, it'is still hard to find another better version.Vengerov and Virtuosi
Vengerov is one of my favourite (living) violinists. He can really touch your heart! Listen to him. You'll love it!Great Recordings Of The Century - Beethoven: Symphony no 9 / Furtwangler, Schwarzkopf by Wilhelm Furtwangler
Furtwangler's version is emotionally demanding. Don't listen to it as a background music!Chopin - The Nocturnes by Maria Joao Pires
I was going to put Rubinstein's version here. But Pires was equally good, if not better! The quality of recording was good. And Pires was at her best. A bargain!Beethoven: Symphonien Nos. 5 & 7 / Kleiber, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra by Carlos Kleiber
This is a real bargin for Beethoven's 5th and 7th symphony. And they were conducted by (one of) the best conductor(s)!! This is a must-buy.Bruckner: Symphony no 6 / Celibidache, Munich PO
You really have to listen to the 3rd movement of this symphony. Celibidache's interpretation was divine.Tchaikovsky: Symphony no 4,5 & 6 / Mravinsky, Leningrad Philharmonic
Mravinsky's Tchaikovsky is second to none (perhaps with the exception of Pletnev and Karajan). Unbeatable choice of Tchaikovsky's Symphonies.Jacqueline du Pre - a lasting inspiration - London Symphony Orchestra
Du Pre's interpretation of Dvorak and Elgar's cello concerto is one of the best versions. Buy it and you won't regret.
posted by Andy at 8/22/2006 05:27:00 PM
5 Comments:
You are really knowledgeable in classical music.
I m interested in the 1st & 2nd ones. :)
Do you like Opera?
Janice: Thanks.
Kajie: I am not that into Opera, but I can appreciate some of the Italian Operas, like Puccini, Verdi, etc. I wish I could appreciate Wagner, but not yet.
I like ballet as well esp Swan Lake...so romantic! becoz of ballet, i listen to classical music :) sure not as keen as you do, just for my interest in ballet and opera.
Thanks for sharing, I only have Du Pre's one.
I will grab all the CDs you recommended, if possible.
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