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In Reply to: RE: need recommendation(s) for good classical strings only posted by Green Lantern on May 12, 2008 at 21:54:58
Handel -- Twelve Concerti Grossi (Marriner w/Academy) on London
Vivaldi -- L'Estro Armonico (Mariner w/Academy) on Argo
Mendelssohn -- String Symphonies #'s 9,10,12 (Marriner w/Academy) on Argo
The Mendelssohn Octet and Tchaikovsky Sextet also. They aren't for full string sections, but I think they'd satisfy your needs. I'd also recommend music by Takemitsu, Part, Vasks for your late night listening. Most of their music is very far from bombastic.
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