An interesting feature of classical music is that you can find many recordings of some of the great pieces, and compare the style of various performers. The variation of interpretations is remarkable, and I am talking of performances which all are good, by highly regarded musicians. For example: I have five or six recordings of the Tchaikovsky violin concerto, and while I don't have time to listen to all of them at one sitting, I do enjoy playing just one movement several times as played by different artists, and reflecting on the different interpretations.
As you expand your experience with the music, pay attention to the performers. You will probably find one or more whose style pleases you more than others, and this should guide your purchases when you must choose from several recordings of a work with which you are unfamiliar.
PS: You can't go wrong with Mozart.
As you expand your experience with the music, pay attention to the performers. You will probably find one or more whose style pleases you more than others, and this should guide your purchases when you must choose from several recordings of a work with which you are unfamiliar.
PS: You can't go wrong with Mozart.