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).
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A bargin box containing excellent recordings of the majority of Faure's chamber music - the major omission is the ensemble version of 'La Bonne Chanson' - this issue is self recommending. If the versions here are not the finest in the catalogue, they are all excellent performances which will give a great deal of pleasure.
Christian Ferras' versions of the violin sonatas are delightful though, perhaps, not quite as insightful as those by Isabelle Faust on Harmonia Mundi. Tortelier and Heidsieck give us splendid interpretations of the cello music and the Bernede Quartet a most enjoyable one of the string quartet. The latter are joined by Samson Francois in the first Piano Quartet. Jean-Phillippe Collard and Parrenin Quartet give us the second and the two Piano Quintets - all delightful, subtle, performances of this elusive music.
The final disc is given over to the Piano Trio - an excellent performance - and a selection of short solo pieces for violin and flute with piano. It ends with some music for piano four hands including the original versions of the 'Dolly Suite' and the first movement of 'Masques et Bergamasques'. The whole disc forms a delightful anthology in its own right and brings a fine anthology to a fitting conclusion.
The sound quality is generally excellent but some of the works - recorded in the cavernous Salle Wagram in Paris - are arguably more closely miked than would have been ideal. On balance this is a finer economy Faure chamber music collection than that on Brilliant Classics and one that will give great pleasure. Highly recommended. (J. Gibbons, Amazon UK Customer Review) [First added to this chart: 12/09/2013]
Christian Ferras' versions of the violin sonatas are delightful though, perhaps, not quite as insightful as those by Isabelle Faust on Harmonia Mundi. Tortelier and Heidsieck give us splendid interpretations of the cello music and the Bernede Quartet a most enjoyable one of the string quartet. The latter are joined by Samson Francois in the first Piano Quartet. Jean-Phillippe Collard and Parrenin Quartet give us the second and the two Piano Quintets - all delightful, subtle, performances of this elusive music.
The final disc is given over to the Piano Trio - an excellent performance - and a selection of short solo pieces for violin and flute with piano. It ends with some music for piano four hands including the original versions of the 'Dolly Suite' and the first movement of 'Masques et Bergamasques'. The whole disc forms a delightful anthology in its own right and brings a fine anthology to a fitting conclusion.
The sound quality is generally excellent but some of the works - recorded in the cavernous Salle Wagram in Paris - are arguably more closely miked than would have been ideal. On balance this is a finer economy Faure chamber music collection than that on Brilliant Classics and one that will give great pleasure. Highly recommended. (J. Gibbons, Amazon UK Customer Review) [First added to this chart: 12/09/2013]
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| 1970s | 3 | 11% | |
| 1980s | 3 | 11% | |
| 1990s | 8 | 30% | |
| 2000s | 12 | 44% | |
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