Let's talk music, no genre boundaries

@frogman are you referring to Dorati's version of "The Creation" (Royal Phil, London/Jubilee)? If yes, it's easily the best version of the four or five I own. Just my 2 cents. I'm nuts for oratorios, so many through the centuries. Handel is the master here, but other composers wrote spectacular pieces, too.

And while we're talking about liturgical music, can't overlook Beethoven's "Missa Solemnis" (masterful). Just the most epic piece of music from a composer who wrote epic music throughout his career.

I feel like a kid in a room full  of adults when the focus turns to Classical.

;o)

@desktopguy :

https://youtu.be/mZ8MR1za96g?si=MSjaMvzguRdJ7NCK

Still waiting for Callas….☺️

@desktopguy 

I was fortunate enough to hear Beethoven's "Missa Solemnis" live at Disney Hall. I think Dudamel was conducting, but I was really taken by it. I bought a CD with Bernstein conducting. I have no idea how it rates in the universe of conductors on that piece. 

@stuartk 

You can change the subject. I've noticed that a lot of people have dropped out of the conversation about classical music. I was thinking about changing the subject myself, although staying with women. I have recordings of many fine women who most people have probably not heard of.

@frogman 

Recordings are absolutely important. Although, @stuartk kind of got me back into listening to my old CDs. Some well-recorded CDs sound better than badly recorded albums. But a well-recorded album is the best. I think my best recorded album is a jazz record by the Isao Suzuki Trio,  called "Black Orpheus." They paid very careful attention to the recording. There's a drawing on the back of where the mikes were placed. It's a great record and very hard to find at a reasonable price.