 Mozart:
Symphonies [BOX SET] [IMPORT]
Bohm Symphonies. A crowded field. But Karl Böhm's set will
stand the test of time: 'Mozart: Symphonies' |
 Mozart:
The Piano Concertos [BOX SET]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer) Piano concertos. The
classic DG set with Géza Anda sets the standard for how to
perform these works: 'Mozart: The Piano Concertos'
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 Mozart:
Intégrale des Quatuors [BOX SET]
Franz Joseph Haydn (Composer) String Quartets. As in the
case of the Beethoven quartets, Talich Quartet's excellent set
is my choice: 'Mozart: Intégrale des Quatuors'
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 Mozart:
The Piano Sonatas [BOX SET] [COLLECTOR'S EDITION]
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Mitsuko Uchida (Performer)
Piano sonatas: Mitsuko Uchida's set is in a class of its own: 'Mozart: The Piano Sonatas' |
 Carl
Nielsen: Complete Symphonies 1-6 - London Symphony Orchestra /
Ole Schmidt [BOX SET]
Carl Nielsen (Composer) Ole Schmidt, London Symphony Orchestra
- top quality, and classic performances, in a bargain set: 'Carl Nielsen: Complete Symphonies 1-6 - London Symphony Orchestra /
Ole Schmidt' |
 Prokofiev:
7 Symphonies; Lieutenant Kijé [BOX SET]
Andreas Schmidt (Performer) Symphonies. Seiji Ozawa's box provides great sound, fine orchestral playing, and thoughtful
interpretations: 'Prokofiev: 7 Symphonies; Lieutenant Kijé' |
 Prokofiev:
The Five Piano Concertos
Sergey Prokofiev (Composer) Piano
concertos. Vladimir
Ashkenazy's recording of the five concertos is a classic:
'Prokofiev: The Five Piano Concertos'
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 Rachmaninov:
Isle of the Dead Op29; Songs Op34
Sergey Rachmaninov (Composer) Symphonies. André Previn's box is the classic set: 'Rachmaninov: Isle of the Dead Op29; Songs Op34'. Fine
performances with an
orchestra (LSO) and clarinet player (2nd symphony) in top form
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 Rachmaninov:
Piano Concertos 1-4
Sergey Rachmaninov (Composer) Piano concertos. Vladimir Ashkenazy and André Previn, once again in a classic set: 'Rachmaninov: Piano Concertos 1-4'
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 Symphonies
1-6 & 8-9
Schubert Symphonies. Istvan Kertesz' interpretations are very fine: 'Symphonies 1-6 & 8-9'
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 Schubert:
The Piano Sonatas [BOX SET]
Franz Schubert (Composer), Wilhelm Kempff (Performer) Piano Sonatas. Kempff's performances have a place in every serious collection: 'Schubert: The Piano Sonatas'
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 Schumann:
Symphonies 1-4; Manfred Overture
Robert Schumann (Composer) Symphonies. Don't miss George Szell's excellent
recordings: 'Schumann:
Symphonies 1-4; Manfred Overture'
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 Schumann:
Complete Piano Trios
Robert Schumann (Composer) Piano trios. Look for the excellent set with the
Beaux Arts Trio, 'Schumann:
Complete Piano Trios', which also contains the piano quintet and piano
quartet.
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 Schumann
Piano Works [BOX SET] [IMPORT]
Wilhelm Kempff Solo piano music. Kempff's legendary set is a must have: 'Schumann Piano Works'
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 Sibelius:
Symphonies Nos. 1-7 [BOX SET] [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]
Jean Sibelius (Composer) John Barbirolli and the Hallé Orchestra. A great set
that includes the complete symphonies and many other orchestral works as well: 'Sibelius: Symphonies Nos. 1-7'
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 Strauss:
Orchestral Works [BOX SET]
Wolfgang Liebscher (Performer) Rudolf Kempe and Dresden Staatskapelle is hard
to beat. Top quality performances and recordings of Strauss' major and minor
works: 'Strauss:
Orchestral Works'
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 Tchaikovsky:
Symphonies 1-3
Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (Composer) Symphonies 1-3: Igor Markevitch and the
London Symphony Orchetsra is the best set with the early symphonies: 'Tchaikovsky: Symphonies 1-3'
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 Tchaikovsky:
Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 & 6
Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky (Composer) Symphonies 4-6: Evgeny Mravinsky and the
Leningrad Philharmonic has a legendary reputation, and the set with the late
symphonies is truly remarkable: 'Tchaikovsky:
Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 & 6'
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