What does your collection look like and how do you organize it?

[Solitary Wanderer]

Since you are new to the Ring you are proceeding the way I'd recommend. When you start the second act, it will help if you follow along with the libretto. There are several key conversations that really are fascinating to follow word by word. You'll discover that Wotan, the supreme god, is henpecked Seriously, this act is the heart of the Ring, enormously important. When it's done well, it's riveting.

Sarge

I have this book which includes the full libretto:



so I diligently follow the story as I go 

Thanks too for mentioning about Act.2. in Walkure; I wasn't aware of that 

[12tone.]

Ah, that's different. I still love the sound quality of vinyl and most of my orchestral and chamber records still sound good (except for the snap, crackle and pop...but many records had those even new!). That's why I haven't sold my LP collection.

Whether you should start collecting them: Well, I guess it depends on how cheap the records are. With so many budget CD issues avaiable, they'd have to be much cheaper than say a Naxos CD to make up for the cost of a turntable and cartridge. If you aren't used to the noise of the LP, if you grew up with the silence and pristine quality of the CD, that could be a problem too.

Sarge

I'll have to ask about the prices of their LPs. 

As for sound, I think I could manage.  How much noise are we talking about?  I'd almost like to hear a sample...

[Sergeant Rock]

I have this book which includes the full libretto:

Thanks too for mentioning about Act.2. in Walkure; I wasn't aware of that 

Great. You're prepared.

For someone who doesn't understand what's going on, if they don't understand the language or have a libretto to follow, the act can sound static, even boring. The words, the character's motivations, are terribly important here.

Sarge

[Sergeant Rock]

I'll have to ask about the prices of their LPs. 

As for sound, I think I could manage.  How much noise are we talking about?  I'd almost like to hear a sample...

Depends on how well made the record was, and the current condition. Some of my records are still almost as silent as CDs; others, even on their first run, were very noisy.

Does the store have turntables so you can sample before buying?

Sarge

[Dancing Divertimentian]

That's one fine looking Kyung-Wha Chung collection, Sarge! And nice presentation, too!

Had no idea you were a fan of hers.

Of all the leading ladies for the fiddle she's right up there for me (Mullova, too).

It's too bad she's a bit overlooked these days (at least on GMG...) but your wall makes a fitting tribute!

[12tone.]

Depends on how well made the record was, and the current condition. Some of my records are still almost as silent as CDs; others, even on their first run, were very noisy.

Does the store have turntables so you can sample before buying?

Sarge

I don't know.  I went there once and looked at the lps but it was just a browsing.  I didn't ask any questions or ask about sampling.  They may or may not have that option.  I just have been there to get cds.

I think the site says something about a halogen light they use to see how good the records are.  They use that to see how much to price the recording I guess.  Being taken in an area I'm not familiar with (the lp recording world) won't be fun    But the people who work there have been really nice so...

[George]

At long last, here's some photos of my Classical CD collection. I got the cases years ago at IKEA. This first photo is of my non-historical, non-vocal, non-recital CD's and boxed sets. At the top left in black begins the Baroque period, working to the left then comes Classical, then to the next row Beethoven begins, then Romantic then continuing in chronological order to the bottom. As you can see, not much room for growth here. 
Special thanks to SonicMan for the technical support.












Here's a close up of the boxed sets seen atop the 2 cases above. Surprise! Lots of Beethoven! 







Another view of top right (my pride and joy): 








And finally, here's a photo of my Historical, Recital and Vocal CD's.:

[SonicMan46]

At long last, here's some photos of my Classical CD collection. I got the cases years ago at IKEA. This first photo is of my non-historical, non-vocal, non-recital CD's and boxed sets. At the top left in black begins the Baroque period, working to the left then comes Classical, then to the next row Beethoven begins, then Romantic then continuing in chronological order to the bottom. As you can see, not much room for growth here. 
Special thanks to SonicMan for the technical support.

George - you DID it!  Looks great - congrats!  Now, I can't imagine the number of pics that you'll be posting -    Dave 

[George]

George - you DID it!  Looks great - congrats!  Now, I can't imagine the number of pics that you'll be posting -    Dave 

Actually I found it a bit stressful, but now I think I got the hang of it. I used Buzznet.   

[Solitary Wanderer]

Cool pics George.

GREAT collection

[Bogey]

George,
There are a few that seemed to pulled out a bit....any particular reason?  And by the way, nice string of "Pearls" in that historical section.  (What's that blue on wedged inbetween?  )

PS: Is that the Vegh set holding up that left wall?

[Mozart]

Nice! Just for future reference its aim and click. 

[12tone.]

George:

What do you think of that Goode Beethoven PS box?  Worth getting?

[Dancing Divertimentian]

George:

What do you think of that Goode Beethoven PS box?  Worth getting?

It is, indeed!

That is, if, like me, you believe Beethoven's aesthetic is rooted more in the classical style than the romantic.

In that light (indeed, augment that light, I say!! ), it's one of the finest sets out there!

[12tone.]

It is, indeed!

That is, if, like me, you believe Beethoven's aesthetic is rooted more in the classical style than the romantic.

In that light (indeed, augment that light, I say!! ), it's one of the finest sets out there!

I think so too!  I have the Fischer set and from what I've heard on it, it's way too romantic for me.  She really bangs on the piano as if she's playing Rachmaninoff.  Very wrong.  A bit more classical and less romantic. 

Thanks. 

[Dancing Divertimentian]

Thanks. 

Pleasure!

[Michel]

Don, Where art thou!!?!?!?

Don has about 10,000 CD's, and I for one would love to see them...

[marvinbrown]

Don, Where art thou!!?!?!?

Don has about 10,000 CD's, and I for one would love to see them...

  Yes I too would love to see Don's impressive collection...especially his J.S. Bach collection  !!!!!


marvin

[The new erato]

Well, his house will be empty while he's in Poland, plenty of opportunities for a look.

[George]

George,
There are a few that seemed to pulled out a bit....any particular reason? 

Those are either; 1. brand new CD's, 2. CD's that I am currently listening to or 3. My to listen to pile.

And by the way, nice string of "Pearls" in that historical section.  (What's that blue on wedged inbetween?  )

Very funny (and clever)! 

PS: Is that the Vegh set holding up that left wall?

Yes, one of the pillars of my collection.