Best Classical to "broaden" listening arena?


I have come to "love" Yanni, Norah Jones, Sade, Sarah Brightman, etc.

Since I really appreciate individual instruments & have a fairly high end system with separation as a strong point--I am interested in which composer / group I should start my "classical" specific collection with?

On Audiogon, Classical seems to be the highest sold category thereby indicating high collectibility & listening by educated music lovers.

Thx in advance for your opinions,

Dr David Joned
djones1915

Showing 1 response by ojgalli

Start with the "classics" such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven. From there you can move on to Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov. These are the composers for cutting your teeth and the ones we all go back to for comfort. Then, when you are ready, treat yourself to some modern and contemporary music, but you need a foundation first to really appreciate newer music. Avoid Berg, Webern, Schoenberg. Very few have the patience or ears for their work.