Lets be honest here, recorded classical orchestral music will never approach, or equal live performances. Ever! For me they are a learning opportunity both the music itself and performance standards and variations. Given that proviso, I totally enjoy them for what they are and listen often.
Two recording of music not on your list but which I consider essential for mine (that of recordings which are both high quality, audio wise, and interesting music and performance:
1)Mahler Symphony #1 and Lieder by Zander on Telarc
2)Copland Symphony 3 etc on Reference Recording
I have no problem with millercarbon's recommendation but the original vinyl or more recent (still about 25+ years ago) reissue on vinyl are much better than the CD. Much better.
Two recording of music not on your list but which I consider essential for mine (that of recordings which are both high quality, audio wise, and interesting music and performance:
1)Mahler Symphony #1 and Lieder by Zander on Telarc
2)Copland Symphony 3 etc on Reference Recording
I have no problem with millercarbon's recommendation but the original vinyl or more recent (still about 25+ years ago) reissue on vinyl are much better than the CD. Much better.