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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Dowland is recognised as the true giant of late 16th- and early 17th-century lute. His music is very beautiful and although often characterised by melancholy ("Semper Dowland, semper dolens") there are also lively dances and works of limpid beauty here. Over four CDs you get the whole of Dowland's wonderful output for solo lute, and it makes a set to last a lifetime.
Lindberg plays the music superbly. Other excellent recordings exist by Paul O'Dette and Nigel North, but this remains my favourite Complete Dowland, possibly because it was the first I heard. Lindberg, to me at least, has a real empathy with the music and the excellent technique needed to express it well. These things are a matter of taste, of course, but given the astounding value represented by this reissue you can't go far wrong with this set. Very highly recommended. (Sid Nuncius, Amazon Customer Review) [First added to this chart: 11/21/2013]
Lindberg plays the music superbly. Other excellent recordings exist by Paul O'Dette and Nigel North, but this remains my favourite Complete Dowland, possibly because it was the first I heard. Lindberg, to me at least, has a real empathy with the music and the excellent technique needed to express it well. These things are a matter of taste, of course, but given the astounding value represented by this reissue you can't go far wrong with this set. Very highly recommended. (Sid Nuncius, Amazon Customer Review) [First added to this chart: 11/21/2013]
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Favorite Classical CDs composition
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 4% | |
| 1960s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1970s | 3 | 11% | |
| 1980s | 3 | 11% | |
| 1990s | 8 | 30% | |
| 2000s | 12 | 44% | |
| 2010s | 0 | 0% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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9 | 33% | |
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