 A
State of Wonder: The Complete Goldberg Variations (1955 &
1981)
Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer) Goldberg Variations. Glenn
Gould's controversial interpretations are unquestionable
classics: 'A
State of Wonder: The Complete Goldberg Variations (1955 &
1981)' |
 Beethoven:
Symphonies Nos. 1 - 9 [IMPORT]
Andre Cluytens, Ludwig Van Beethoven (Composer) Symphonies.
There are many fine boxes with the Beethoven symphonies (see my
guide), but André Cluytens' cycle with the Berlin Philharmonic
is probably the first bargain choice: 'Beethoven:
Symphonies Nos. 1 - 9'.
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 Bach:
6 Suiten für Violoncello solo
Pierre Fournier (Performer), Johann Sebastian Bach
(Composer) Cello Suites. Pierre Fournier's set is a must have:
'Bach:
6 Suiten für Violoncello solo'.
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 Bax:
The Symphonies [BOX SET]
Arnold Bax (Composer) Arnold Bax is a great symphonist, and
Handley's interpretations are truly glorious: 'Bax:
The Symphonies'.
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 Beethoven:
Complete String Quartets [BOX SET]
~ Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Le Quatuor Talich String
quartes. The complete bargain set with Talich Quartet.
Sophisticated and humorous interpretations: 'Beethoven:
Complete String Quartets'
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 Brahms:
Symphonies Nos. 1-4; Haydn-Variations; Tragic Overture [BOX SET]
Johannes Brahms (Composer) Symphonies. Kurt Sanderling's 1971
edition ranks clearly among the very best: 'Brahms:
Symphonies Nos. 1-4; Haydn-Variations; Tragic Overture'
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 Piano
Concerti 1-5 / Triple Concerto
Beethoven Piano concertos. Leon Fleisher and George Szell -
the legendary set: 'Piano
Concerti 1-5 / Triple Concerto'. |
 Trio
Recordings, Vol. 2
Leonard Rose (Performer) Piano trios. Eugene Istomin, Leonard
Rose, and Isaac Stern - unsurpassed: 'Trio
Recordings, Vol. 2'. |
 Beethoven:
Piano Sonatas [BOX SET]
Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Wilhelm Kempff (Performer)
Piano sonatas. Stay with Kempff, if you just want one set: 'Beethoven:
Piano Sonatas'. |
 Beethoven:
The Violin Sonatas [BOX SET]
~ Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer) Violin sonatas. Itzhak Perlman
and Vladimir Askenazy together, a classic set: 'Beethoven:
The Violin Sonatas'. |
 Beethoven:
5 Cello Sonatas [IMPORT]
Rostropovich Cello Sonatas: Outsatnding performances with two
outstanding artists: 'Beethoven:
5 Cello Sonatas'. |
 Dvorák:
The Symphonies
Antonin Dvorak (Composer) Symphonies. Istvan Kertesz'
brilliant set is self-recommending: 'Dvorák:
The Symphonies' |
 Brahms:
Piano Concerto Nos.1 & 2/Waltzes/Handel Variation
Jules Eskin (Performer) Piano concertos. Leon Fleisher and
George Szell are once again unbeatable: 'Brahms:
Piano Concerto Nos.1 & 2/Waltzes/Handel Variation'
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 Complete
Chamber Music [BOX SET]
Bernard Greenhouse (Performer) Complete Chamber Music. This
fine Philips set collects classic recordings with excellent
artists: 'Complete
Chamber Music' |
 Brahms:
Works for Solo Piano [BOX SET]
Johannes Brahms (Composer), Julius Katchen (Performer) Works
for solo piano. Julius Katchen's set is the seminal edition: 'Brahms:
Works for Solo Piano'
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 Mahler:
Symphonies Nos. 1 - 10 [BOX SET] [IMPORT]
Kubelik Symphonies. Go for Rafael Kubelik's legendary
interpretations: 'Mahler:
Symphonies Nos. 1 - 10'
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 Complete
Symphonies [BOX SET]
Haydn Symphonies. Lively, sensitive interpretations played by
an outstanding orchestra, in excellent sound: 'Complete
Symphonies'
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 Leos
Janácek: Piano Works
Leos Janacek (Composer) Piano works: The classic DG set with
Firkusny and Kubelik is a must have: 'Leos
Janácek: Piano Works' |
 Haydn:
String Quartets Op. 33
Franz Joseph Haydn (Composer)
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 Haydn:
String Quartets Op. 76
Franz Joseph Haydn (Composer) |
 Mahler:
Rückert Lieder; Das Lied von der Erde
Bernd Weikl (Performer) Song Cycles/Das Lied von der
Erde. A very fine set with Das lied von der Erde and the
song cycles (except Das Klagende Lied) gives you fine
recordings of Barbirolli, Kletzki, Tennstedt: 'Mahler:
Rückert Lieder; Das Lied von der Erde'
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 Leos
Janácek: Cunning Little Vixen (Suite) / Sinfonietta /
Schluck & Jau / Jealousy (Original Prelude) / Kát'a Kabanová
(Overture & Interludes) / Taras Bulba / Sárka (Overture) -
Sir Charles Mackerras / Czech Philharmonic Orchestra
~ Leos Janácek (Composer) |
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