Refreshing Classical Albums

[ChapelOfTorment]

Karl Richter's recordings of Bach's organ works are very invigorating. They move a bit faster than what was considered normal at the time, but he doesn't Guold it up either, which is nice. A lot of the softer and more subtle pieces have a very macrocosmic feel to them, like watching a meteor shower. I uploaded a short sample of them in Audiofile aeons ago, but I've since come across something more substantial. I'll put it up in Audiofile in a bit.

[david johnson]

P.S. Just because something is awesome classical it doesn't mean that it is better than all metal. I can't find any work by Mozart or Beethoven that is better than Gardens of Grief.

chuckle...nor can i find ANY metal that's even worthy to serve as mozart/beethoven's toilet paper. :)

dj

[nous]

Mozart's last two symphonies, especially 41: the ideal romantic symphony? If you are only used to his earlier symphonies, the last three or so will surprise you with their earnestness.

[nous]

Draeseke's third I enjoy very much, but it might be partially due to my nostalgia for pre-WW German romanticism; I feel the presence of my valiant ancestors when listening to this music. Here are two reviews: 1, 2.

Felix Draeseke audiofiles

[sleipnir]

Amazing music, a Reneissance era requiem:
]http://www.amazon.com/Guerrero-Requiem-Robert-Evans/dp/B00003NHB6]
Just got it from the local library, I'll rip it later