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From Perotin to Prokofiev (and beyond), performed by Caruso to Khatia, it's all here.

And you're a guy on a blog that thinks his opinions

are somehow different from the tens of thousands of other musicians that have "opinions." Some of them, however, may not feel theirs is THE one. They also may understand what reducio ad absurdum is. Further, these most unusual folks may just realize that "corporate" isn't a pejorative: few musical venues or orchestras could survive without its sponsorship, promotion, production.

How does one sift through the thousands upon thousands of selections out there? There are lists compiled by large groups of critics. You know, folks that, just like musicians, have risen through the ranks of their profession (journalism) because of their long-term commitment to the appreciation of music. Massing the consensus of these folks is the surest way to find musical gems. When different generations of these guys (yes, usually they have been men) agree on recordings, artists, and musical groups, the intelligent consumer (one without a blinding ego) most probably agrees these are indeed worth paying attention to. These are good starting points. One has to start somewhere; listening to the same pieces over-and-over ad infinitum, is something only a true dullard could do.



Edits: 09/06/21

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