The one recording you believe everyone should own

[Don]

Well, naturalmente, "everyone" in the subject heading is a rhetorical exaggeration 

I'm still in the process of marshaling my thoughts, and listening, and listening some more, and will report at tedious (well, I hope not, really) length later.  You must admit that "many of the other symphonies (1,4,6,9,10,14,15)" makes an impressively substantial "however"!  Neither will I yield ground on Nos. 5, 8, 13 or 11 (of which, the first three I list are certainly among favorites of my own, as well);  in fact, I was signally impressed with the Fifth, particularly.  Chacun à ses oreilles, to be sure;  by my ears, there is not a weak account among the 15, and each of them has significant strengths.

More Later™

I'm also quite taken with Maxim's set.  My basic motivation for buying it was that I wasn't going to let interpretations by the composer's son pass me by.

[vandermolen]

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[BachQ]

   4) Personally I believe it to be a sin not to own this recording

I'm a sinner . . . . . .

[Haffner]

I prefer the Takacs and Borodin renditions of op.132, and the Quartetto Italiano op.59, but overall this set is fantastic, well worth having alone if you want only one set.

[karlhenning]

I'm a sinner . . . . . .

Braggart 

[Grazioso]

Bending the rules a bit--sorry:



Why? Collectively, a pinnacle of Western culture that any lover of art and beauty should experience, and this particular set is amazing for its combination of overall quality and comically low price.

As for just one disc, I have to affirm what others have suggested:



A sublime album by one of the twentieth century's key musicians. It's a landmark in jazz, America's great indigenous art form and contribution to world culture.

[George]

I prefer the Takacs and Borodin renditions of op.132, and the Quartetto Italiano op.59, but overall this set is fantastic, well worth having alone if you want only one set.

Yes, the stereo Vegh is another fine recording that I have found as a result of my membership here.

Strongly seconded! 

[Bruckner is God]

This one

[PerfectWagnerite]

This one

Yes ! And these this:


and this:

[Haffner]

Yes, the stereo Vegh is another fine recording that I have found as a result of my membership here.

Strongly seconded! 

If I were on a desert island, I doubt I could do any better. I'd have op.135 to fuel my decision making on the island; op.59 as a selfishly restrained amount of bliss; op.132 which has alternating incidences and degrees of both the former String Quartets'.

Morning renewal and redemption with the Quartetto Serioso, also opps.18 and 127.

Afternoon gratitude and wonder. Opps.59 and 132.

Evening starting with the Harp Quartet, into the depths of op.131. Play the Hym of Thanksgiving before bed time.

I could think of worse life on a desert island.

[rubio]

If I were on a desert island, I doubt I could do any better. I'd have op.135 to fuel my decision making on the island; op.59 as a selfishly restrained amount of bliss; op.132 which has alternating incidences and degrees of both the former String Quartets'.

Morning renewal and redemption with the Quartetto Serioso, also opps.18 and 127.

Afternoon gratitude and wonder. Opps.59 and 132.

Evening starting with the Harp Quartet, into the depths of op.131. Play the Hym of Thanksgiving before bed time.

I could think of worse life on a desert island.

That desert island life sounds positively tempting. I understand that I need that set! 

[George]

If I were on a desert island, I doubt I could do any better. I'd have op.135 to fuel my decision making on the island; op.59 as a selfishly restrained amount of bliss; op.132 which has alternating incidences and degrees of both the former String Quartets'.

Morning renewal and redemption with the Quartetto Serioso, also opps.18 and 127.

Afternoon gratitude and wonder. Opps.59 and 132.

Evening starting with the Harp Quartet, into the depths of op.131. Play the Hym of Thanksgiving before bed time.

I could think of worse life on a desert island.

You should write reviews. 

[from the new world]

Yes ! And these this:


and this:

I would like to know what you think of Celi's 5th, as I have just bought it for around £13 (wheras it normally apperas for £50 or more )
I have the 8th, and it is my favourite performance, although I rarely have the stamina to listen to it completely.

[PerfectWagnerite]

I would like to know what you think of Celi's 5th, as I have just bought it for around £13 (wheras it normally apperas for £50 or more )
I have the 8th, and it is my favourite performance, although I rarely have the stamina to listen to it completely.

Sorry, I have only the 4th, 7th and 8th. From what I gather from reviewers #9 and #6 are also must-hears.

Actually #8 once you start listening to it doesn't sound THAT long, certainly doesn't feel like it's over 100 minutes long.

Yeah Celi's Bruckner is expensive.

[karlhenning]

For just a moment there, I thought you meant "expansive"  0:)

[david johnson]

bruckner #6, bongartz/gewandhaus 

dj

[Drasko]

For just a moment there, I thought you meant "expansive"  0:)

That would be an understatement.

[Papy Oli]

I'd personally recommend this one:








PS : edited for numerical abuse 

[Michel]

Celibidache's Bruckner 9 is a waste of space.

[Maciek]

I'd personally recommend those two :

Actually, two is cheating , so I left the one I know and second the recommendation. A wonderful disc (mine has a different cover though)...

Maciek