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20 must haves if you are starting a collection
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Beethoven: Symphonies 5 & 7Beethoven: Symphonies 5 & 7
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Many believe it is the best recording made of a golden oldie.
Mozart: Symphonies Nos 29, 35 (Haffner), 38  (Prague), 39, 40, and  41 (Jupiter)Mozart: Symphonies Nos 29, 35 (Haffner), 38 (Prague), 39, 40, and 41 (Jupiter) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Most of the must have mozart symphonies.
Debussy: Images I/Images II/Children's CornerDebussy: Images I/Images II/Children's Corner
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Simply never to be eclipsed playing.
Bach: Goldberg VariationsBach: Goldberg Variations by Murray Perahia
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Must have Bach that grows on you rather quickly.
Great Recordings Of The Century - Brahms: Violin Concerto / Giulini, Perlman, Chicago SOGreat Recordings Of The Century - Brahms: Violin Concerto / Giulini, Perlman, Chicago SO by Carlo Maria Giulini
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I call this a desert island disk
The Rubinstein Collection Vol 47 - Chopin: Waltzes, Impromptus, BoleroThe Rubinstein Collection Vol 47 - Chopin: Waltzes, Impromptus, Bolero
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Simply irresistable piano music.
Dvorak: Serenades Op. 22 & 44Dvorak: Serenades Op. 22 & 44
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Perhaps the most beautiful music ever recorded. My favorite music to relax to.
Mozart: The Complete Piano Concertos [Box Set]Mozart: The Complete Piano Concertos [Box Set]
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Get the set if you love Mozart but start with the last 20-27 of the Concertos and then move on.
Beethoven: Symphonie No. 9; Overture "Egmont"Beethoven: Symphonie No. 9; Overture "Egmont"
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There are so many versions to choose from but I love the sound of the strings on this one the most, its a winner from just about anybody.
Debussy: Complete Works For Piano, Vol. 3Debussy: Complete Works For Piano, Vol. 3 by Jean-Efflam Bavouzet
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Beautiful piano sounds of these wonderful gems.
Mendelssohn, Bruch: Violin ConcertosMendelssohn, Bruch: Violin Concertos
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This is one of the greatest pieces of classical music period, played beautifully by Midori.
Ravel: The Piano Concertos; Valses nobles et sentimentalesRavel: The Piano Concertos; Valses nobles et sentimentales
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This will flat light a fire under you if you listen to this loud and alone.
Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik K525; Serenata Notturna K239; Serenade in D K320 "Posthorn"; Serenade in D K100; Serenade in D K250 "Haffner"Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik K525; Serenata Notturna K239; Serenade in D K320 "Posthorn"; Serenade in D K100; Serenade in D K250 "Haffner" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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You have heard this charming piece of music I'm sure.
Beethoven Symphony No. 3 'Eroica'Beethoven Symphony No. 3 'Eroica'
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Excuse me but Beethoven has to have 3,5,7,9 included in any list of must haves.
Rachmaninoff: Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30 / Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23Rachmaninoff: Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30 / Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor, Op. 23 by Sergei Rachmaninov
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Perhaps one of the hardest pieces of music to play but it has a serious and a playful side. I love so much about this recording. mmmmmmm
Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 8, 14, 21 & 23 / Wilhem KempffBeethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 8, 14, 21 & 23 / Wilhem Kempff
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Aaaaah Beethoven Piano Sonatas what else needs to be said.
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1; The Nutcracker SuiteTchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1; The Nutcracker Suite by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
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This is the man of a 1000 melodies, great stuff
Sibelius/Tchaikovsky: ViolinkonzerteSibelius/Tchaikovsky: Violinkonzerte
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I saw this violin concerto performed live and I couldn't believe a human could do that with a violin. My love has grown since the viewing.
Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 - Carlos Kleiber / Vienna Philharmonic OrchestraJohannes Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 - Carlos Kleiber / Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra by Johannes Brahms
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The Best of the Brahms Symphonies and played to near perfection. Remember love of music is subjective. Im just a guide.
Handel: Water Music, The Music for the Royal Fireworks, The Alchymist, Three concerti a due cori, Two arias for wind bandHandel: Water Music, The Music for the Royal Fireworks, The Alchymist, Three concerti a due cori, Two arias for wind band
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This is played with instruments they'd have used in handels day so its a bit more authentic, fun stuff. I favor Handel over Bach but don't tell anyone.