Classical Recommendations


Hey Er'Body! (anybody recognize the "phrase"?)

Can anyone suggest some really powerful classical pieces that really blow you away when turned up?  Of course there's the overture but more than just the raw sound.  The way the music hits you with certain melodic changes for example.  The kind of thing you feel like you've worked out after listening to.  The bigger the dynamic range the better...again of course right?  lol

Thanks in advance!

bbarten

I can add THE PLANETS by G. Holst.

There are dozens of great recordings of this classic classic.

Enjoy

Since I’m listening to it now I’ll add Strauss’ Alpine Symphony, Op. 64. 

I’m playing the new Decca Pure Analogue series reissue on vinyl with Sir George Solti conducting Symphony Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio, originally released on Decca in 1980.

Janacek Sinfonietta.  When the brass players stand deliver the final triumphant theme the roof in Chicago nearly came off