when i listen to classical music i like it to have a good strong brass line, but not too overwhelming other wise you can't hear the other more quiet instruments, i like the trumpet and the French horn because it gives the melody a regal sound. what are your preferences?
I like Strauss waltzes, Franz Von Suppe overtures, and I adore anything by Bela Bartok. I'm not particularly interested in much else, though I'll admit I have not explored classical music much.
Personally, I prefer songs done by string instruments. I love Bach's cello suite 1, adagio for strings and the like. I've never had a strong feeling for the brass section. It's been woodwind for me most of my life so thats probably why.
OP is a Wagner Fag I reckon.
From what you've described I would highly recommend Mahler's symphonies. They are a good blend of brass (especially French horn and trumpet) and string melodies - not to mention they are all absolutely spectacular.
In particular, check out Symphonies 2,5,6, and 8. They are among his more popular works and a good starting place if you're not familiar with Mahler's composing style.
Mahler is a good recommendation for the OP, but if you like regal brass without the romanticism you might like Bach's writing, uplifting and joyful: try the 3rd Orchestral Suite in D major, the Gloria and Quoniam tu solus sanctus from the B Minor Mass or the 1st and 2nd Brandenburg Concertos in F.
For brass by Bartok I think the Concerto for Orchestra is a masterpiece throughout, but especially the brass chorale in the second movement.
I love Bach's cello suites too, learning to play them is one of the more healthy legacies from my father. Exploring Albinoni further, especially with a taste for strings and woodwind, it's worth trying his set of concertos for strings and oboes opus 7.
I put a couple of posts about anime and manga, so it was kind of nice to have a thread about classical music on the same site, where I could feel less of a newby :)
Sadly, I have to turn the bass almost all the way up to hear that section of music (doublebasses, bass choir, etc). Although most professionals say it's inappropiate, I dono't know. . .I really like to "help" those I hear less.
Btw, I really don't like Mahler's Symphonies, they're. . .slow. I pefer faster, or more vivid music. Bartok is a great example with his Concerto for 2 Pianos and Percussions, give it a try, and wait for the 3rd movement.
Also, Brandemburg Concerto #5 from J.S. Bach.
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