Heard this version of RVW’s Concerto for Oboe and Strings on R3 recently and thought it was absolutely beautiful so playing it again from Qobuz
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17-18 years ago on the older version of this forum I asked for my hand to be held a bit as I dipped my toe in classical (apologies for mixed metaphors) and George J (Frederik Fiske at the time) and some others came up with a few suggestions which I bought but in reality I never listened to them very much (as I also asked at the time about Jazz!).
Giving these two little know symphonies a listen -
.sjb
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A master of the guitar - my tip is to buy his whole catalogue most rewarding. Especially High Contrast.
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2 of the greatest recordings of 2 of the finest symphonies ever written. Desert island discs. If forced to choose I would go for the 7th
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You’re spending a lot of our money today 
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Oh I haven’t even started! 
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…the bass and drums have a bit more kick to them
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Started off with the vinyl version of this tonight, triple album two tracks per side. Got fed up with changing side and gone back to Qobuz. I guess I know where I stand regarding formats 
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Palmer
Listen to me Palmer
Classic John Barry and a smashing film. I reckon it is Vic Flick on guitar.
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Let’s be honest, Andy, your tip is always to buy the whole catalogue!
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I know and I am always right. Take Gabor Szabo why wouldn’t you.
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John Hammond is a great listen.
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First listen….i am on the case….just this on Qobuz
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