Get the Reference Recording "Bolero" with Eiji Oue and the Minnesota Orchestra. Its a compilation disc which includes a lot of execllent performances of Bolero and other up-beat/popular romantic classical music. Highest quality recording, also in HDCD. In fact, if you are looking for introductions to other popular, short, dramatic classical pieces, all of which are instantly assessible, don't overlook other compilation CD's by RR, suchg as "Ports of Call", "Exotic Dances from the Opera", Mephisto & Co", and "Reveries", by the same orchestra, conductor, HDCD and sound/performance quality. As far as compilations these may be all you ever need. And, at worst are an excellent starting point to become familar with various composers sytle in music.
Enjoy. BTW, if you want further diversity in compilation disc's TELARC also has some excellent recordings as well.
Enjoy. BTW, if you want further diversity in compilation disc's TELARC also has some excellent recordings as well.