Symphonies, concertos?

[jgbeam]

How about a Brahms, Mahler or Beethoven symphony?  Or a piano or guitar concerto?  Something extended and dynamic we can really get into for 40 - 50 minutes.  There are so many great analog recordings out there that it should be possible for the Tape Project to find one to work their magic on.  The Oistrakh recording (I've only heard the XRCD - waiting for the TP tape to arrive) is an excellent selection for 2007.  How about at least two big symphonic/concerto selections for 2008.

Jim Grant

[JoeG]

Like the Mahler 7th, maybe?

[JoeG]

How about:

Rachmaninoff "Isle of the Dead" (Fritz Reiner/Chicago SO on RCA)

Mendelssohn "New Hebrides" and "Symphony No. 3" (Maag/London SO on Decca)

Beethoven "Symphony No. 9" (Solti/Chicago SO on London)

Holst "The Planets" (Mehta Los Angeles Philharmonic on Decca)

[cam3xl]

I am up for the Mahler and Holst both!!

[astrotoy]

How about:

Rachmaninoff "Isle of the Dead" (Fritz Reiner/Chicago SO on RCA)

Mendelssohn "New Hebrides" and "Symphony No. 3" (Maag/London SO on Decca)

Beethoven "Symphony No. 9" (Solti/Chicago SO on London)

Holst "The Planets" (Mehta Los Angeles Philharmonic on Decca)

All of these are great choices. Larry

[jgbeam]

Elgar Cello Concerto, Jacqueline du Pre, Barbirolli/London Symphony Orchestra, EMI
Rodrigo Guitar Concerto, Narciso Yepes, Argenta/National Orchestra of Spain, London

[classicrecordings]

Actually, the Elgar by duPre was suggested before; and I still think it is a great suggestion.  Personally, I don't have any interest in the vocal work on the flip side, so it I would prefer it to be paired up with either the Delius or the Monn concerto.

My personal preference for the Rodrigo is with John Williams playing and Barenboim conducting on Columbia/CBS.  It is a wonderful intimate performance with superb playing on both Williams and the orchestra's part.