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Best recording labels for orchestral music

I am in the process of building my music library. Some of my favorite composers are Holst, Copland, Gershwin, and Ravel to name a few. The problem is I'm not sure which recording label to go with on these and other artists. For example I have a recording of Holst's Planets performed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by John Williams. The recoding label is Decca. This has got to be one of the best recordings I've heard of this piece of music.
My question is this: Are there specific recording labels to stay away from and which in your opinion are the better ones to look at?

Thanks.
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This has got to be one of the best recordings I've heard of this piece of music.

One of the best performances or best recorded sound?

Are there specific recording labels to stay away from and which in your opinion are the better ones to look at?

Not really; most labels produce average, as well as excellent recordings (performance and sound). Maybe the best thing to do is read reviews; then decide (if you can't hear it first). A good online place is classicstoday.com I think that's what it's called.

Actually, one of the most tragic, soul-gripping music in the world of classical music is that of Shostakovich

We're going to hear his 10th in Cincinnati in March. It's my favorite symphony of his by far. Have never heard it live. Can't wait.

Steve O.

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