Recommendations for Classical Music Compilation?

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Solitary Wanderer

October 05, 2007, 12:07:32 PM
I'm looking for a decent 1 or 2 disc classical music cd compilation to give as a gift.

Theres dozens available, but I was wondering if anyones discovered a good one that they'd recommend.

Theres a great 6 disc set called 100:Classic Best, but a 6 disc set would be too much for a beginner.

Thanks :)
'I lingered round them, under that benign sky: watched the moths fluttering among the heath and harebells, listened to the soft wind breathing through the grass, and wondered how any one could ever imagine unquiet slumbers for the sleepers in that quiet earth.' ~ Emily Bronte

hornteacher

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October 06, 2007, 06:41:16 AM
I know you asked for a 1 or 2 disc set, but this set is really good and really inexpensive.  10 CDs for under $25.  I always recommend it to students.

http://www.amazon.com/Masters-Classical-Music-Box-Set/dp/B000001VU5/ref=pd_bbs_2/105-4924212-6205218?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1191681359&sr=8-2

George

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October 06, 2007, 08:14:17 AM
Quote from: Solitary Wanderer on October 05, 2007, 12:07:32 PM
I'm looking for a decent 1 or 2 disc classical music cd compilation to give as a gift.

Theres dozens available, but I was wondering if anyones discovered a good one that they'd recommend.

Theres a great 6 disc set called 100:Classic Best, but a 6 disc set would be too much for a beginner.

Thanks :)

DG's series of 2CD set's like this one:



are excellent.

Mark

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October 06, 2007, 08:17:27 AM
Just type in to Amazon, 'Classical Top 100'.

I picked up a set of 6 CDs some years ago which served as an excellent introduction to a raft of works by dozens of composers.

Solitary Wanderer

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October 06, 2007, 05:03:45 PM
Yeah, I'd already done the Amazon search and come up with a number of options which were mainly edited 'highlights' from various pieces. I thought there might be a decent 2cd set out there for a beginner which I'm not aware of. I may have to rethink what exactly it is I'm looking for; that Best Classics 100 6cd set is quite good, but its still 'highlights' which I find a bit insulting, but then for a newbie it may be just the ticket.  :)
'I lingered round them, under that benign sky: watched the moths fluttering among the heath and harebells, listened to the soft wind breathing through the grass, and wondered how any one could ever imagine unquiet slumbers for the sleepers in that quiet earth.' ~ Emily Bronte

George

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October 06, 2007, 07:38:45 PM
Quote from: Solitary Wanderer on October 06, 2007, 05:03:45 PM
Yeah, I'd already done the Amazon search and come up with a number of options which were mainly edited 'highlights' from various pieces. I thought there might be a decent 2cd set out there for a beginner which I'm not aware of. I may have to rethink what exactly it is I'm looking for; that Best Classics 100 6cd set is quite good, but its still 'highlights' which I find a bit insulting, but then for a newbie it may be just the ticket.  :)

The sets I referred to are of complete works.  :)

Solitary Wanderer

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October 07, 2007, 06:56:16 PM
Quote from: George on October 06, 2007, 07:38:45 PM
The sets I referred to are of complete works.  :)

Yes, that is a great series George. In fact I have the two Wagner ones from the set.

I was looking for a comp for my step-daughter, so its a little tricky to find the best option. I don't want it too dumb or two long-winded.

Maybe I'll make up my own comp then it'll be perfect  ;)
'I lingered round them, under that benign sky: watched the moths fluttering among the heath and harebells, listened to the soft wind breathing through the grass, and wondered how any one could ever imagine unquiet slumbers for the sleepers in that quiet earth.' ~ Emily Bronte

George

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October 07, 2007, 06:57:36 PM
Quote from: Solitary Wanderer on October 07, 2007, 06:56:16 PM
Yes, that is a great series George. In fact I have the two Wagner ones from the set.

I was looking for a comp for my step-daughter, so its a little tricky to find the best option. I don't want it too dumb or two long-winded.

Maybe I'll make up my own comp then it'll be perfect  ;)

GREAT IDEA!!!  :)

Solitary Wanderer

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October 07, 2007, 07:00:33 PM
Quote from: dtw on October 07, 2007, 06:57:40 PM
I agree.

Heres the 6cd comp I was referring to.
'I lingered round them, under that benign sky: watched the moths fluttering among the heath and harebells, listened to the soft wind breathing through the grass, and wondered how any one could ever imagine unquiet slumbers for the sleepers in that quiet earth.' ~ Emily Bronte

dtwilbanks

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October 07, 2007, 07:03:24 PM
Quote from: Solitary Wanderer on October 07, 2007, 07:00:33 PM
Heres the 6cd comp I was referring to.

Oh, I know the type. A huge assortment of bon bons. Delish!
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