schubert quartets essential symphonies

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Works For String Quartet
Alban Berg, Anton Webern, ...

Camerata, 1995

2 reviews
Bryn Terfel, Hermann Prey, ...

Polygram Records, 2000

A Great Summary of Mozart
Although the perfect summary to Mozart needs many more than 2 CDs, this set is like a summary of a summary of one of the greatest composers to ever live (probably the best). Within these two CDs are all the Mozart melodies that you know along with melodies you know you knew, but didn't know Mozart had written. It's a great introduction to the music of Mozart as well as a great addition to a ...

Essential Mozart: 32 Of His Greatest Masterpieces

17 reviews
Fritz Dolezal, Franklin Cohen, ...

Decca, 2001

What a deal
You get Mozart's best works in 2 CD. The sound is flawless to the common ear. Get it! if you love Mozart

Haydn: Symphonies Nos. 1-20

3 reviews
Jozsef Vajda, Fritz Dolezal, ...

Nimbus Records, 1995

A wonderful collection
This is the first volume in an 8 volume collection. You will have to wait until 10/2000 and 10/2001 for volumes 5 and 2 respectively. But it will be worth it! These discs are recent recordings and are full digital. The performances are very well done. I started my collection of Haydn symphonies here and will definitely finish out the set.