Favorite Classical CDs by 
NickVolos 
If you made it this far down, you just discovered my favorite chart of all - a list of my favorite classical CDs. Most of these CDs are collections of multiple of the composer's works - in some cases spanning the whole lifetime of the composer - rather than individual works. The chart is sorted based on my favorite collection of a composer's work and not based on the performer(s) and/or conductor that interprets it. All selections are rated 100 as all represent the absolutely top most quality that music has to offer. Reverse this chart from 100 to 1 and the music in it remains beautifully perfect.
- Chart updated: 02/09/2015 13:15
- (Created: 11/07/2013 04:43).
- Chart size: 27 albums.
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A rare treat: no less than 7 CD's with instrumental chamber music by Henry Purcell. In spite of his past and present international fame too little attention has been paid to this part of his oeuvre. This collection offers a great variety: from 'the Staircase overture' to voluntaries for organ.
Henry Purcell's present fame is mainly based on some dramatic works -- Dido and Aeneas -, his anthems and numerous songs. In his relatively short life he managed to compose in every genre usual at the time. Well hidden among a vast amount of vocal music lies a relatively small collection of chamber music pieces.
Together with Handel Henry Purcell was and is England's most important baroque composer. He was also an organist and as such left behind remarkable little for his instrument. Pieter-Jan Belder - the keyboard player who also recorded the complete Scarlatti sonatas - combined this with Purcell's varied music for harpsichord, which includes eight suites.
Here (together with) his ensemble Musica Amphion (he) also performs the bulk of Purcell's chamber music: listen and enjoy. (publisher notes) [First added to this chart: 11/11/2013]
Henry Purcell's present fame is mainly based on some dramatic works -- Dido and Aeneas -, his anthems and numerous songs. In his relatively short life he managed to compose in every genre usual at the time. Well hidden among a vast amount of vocal music lies a relatively small collection of chamber music pieces.
Together with Handel Henry Purcell was and is England's most important baroque composer. He was also an organist and as such left behind remarkable little for his instrument. Pieter-Jan Belder - the keyboard player who also recorded the complete Scarlatti sonatas - combined this with Purcell's varied music for harpsichord, which includes eight suites.
Here (together with) his ensemble Musica Amphion (he) also performs the bulk of Purcell's chamber music: listen and enjoy. (publisher notes) [First added to this chart: 11/11/2013]
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2008
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There are a few things that make the music of Telemann so addictive. First of all is the melodic quality of it - there just doesn't seem to be a single wasted or excessive note. Many composers can wrap their main themes with a lot of filler notes, or what I like to call "extended noodlings". Not Telemann. Everything is a melody from start to finish. Listen to "Solo in A Major - II. Vivace" as a prefect example of the melodic drive of Telemann's music.
Then there is the orchestrations in the music. I was a music composition and arranging major in college so I'm pretty cognizant of the orchestration of any music I hear. Telemann owns orchestration! I'm amazed every time I listen to his music just how deep and rich in textures his music is. Telemann blends wind instruments and strings in such a unique way. I don't believe that any other composer sounds like him. I fully enjoy Vivaldi's music, but many times I'll hear something and won't be sure if it is Vivaldi or another composer - not so with Telemann. "Concerto in A - Mvt.2", "Suite in B flat", "Suite in E minor - II. Rejouissance" or "Quartet in G - Mvt. 2" are just a few recommended orchestration examples I can throw out for your consideration.
This box set is a lot of Telemann for the money and the playing and recording quality is top notch. Telemann used a lot of different musical styles within the Tafelmusik collection. Suites, trios, quartets, concertos and solos are all featured - there is a lot of variety for your ears.
While this is probably the crown jewel of Telemann's work and the best place to start if you are new to Telemann it is by far nowhere near a complete representation of Telemann's work. Telemann is noted as being one of the (if not the) most prolific composers with something to the effect of 3,000 works! While this box set just might be my all time favorite classical music recording, I also recommend seeking out other Telemann recordings (after you buy this one first, of course). (BrentH, Amazon Customer Review) [First added to this chart: 11/16/2013]
Then there is the orchestrations in the music. I was a music composition and arranging major in college so I'm pretty cognizant of the orchestration of any music I hear. Telemann owns orchestration! I'm amazed every time I listen to his music just how deep and rich in textures his music is. Telemann blends wind instruments and strings in such a unique way. I don't believe that any other composer sounds like him. I fully enjoy Vivaldi's music, but many times I'll hear something and won't be sure if it is Vivaldi or another composer - not so with Telemann. "Concerto in A - Mvt.2", "Suite in B flat", "Suite in E minor - II. Rejouissance" or "Quartet in G - Mvt. 2" are just a few recommended orchestration examples I can throw out for your consideration.
This box set is a lot of Telemann for the money and the playing and recording quality is top notch. Telemann used a lot of different musical styles within the Tafelmusik collection. Suites, trios, quartets, concertos and solos are all featured - there is a lot of variety for your ears.
While this is probably the crown jewel of Telemann's work and the best place to start if you are new to Telemann it is by far nowhere near a complete representation of Telemann's work. Telemann is noted as being one of the (if not the) most prolific composers with something to the effect of 3,000 works! While this box set just might be my all time favorite classical music recording, I also recommend seeking out other Telemann recordings (after you buy this one first, of course). (BrentH, Amazon Customer Review) [First added to this chart: 11/16/2013]
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2004
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Favorite Classical CDs composition
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| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 4% | |
| 1960s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1970s | 3 | 11% | |
| 1980s | 3 | 11% | |
| 1990s | 8 | 30% | |
| 2000s | 12 | 44% | |
| 2010s | 0 | 0% | |
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| Trevor Pinnock / The English Concert | 3 | 11% | |
| Aldo Ciccolini | 2 | 7% | |
| Musica Amphion / Pieter-Jan Belder | 2 | 7% | |
| Chapelle Du Roi & Alistair Dixon | 1 | 4% | |
| Hausmusik London | 1 | 4% | |
| Ronald Brautigam / Riccardo Chailly | 1 | 4% | |
| La Magnifica Comunità / Eros Roselli | 1 | 4% | |
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