There are lots of classical compilation albums, although not necessarily ones you might actually want to listen to. But they do serve a purpose.
For instance, there are a series of "Greatest Hits" albums, including for Mozart, Beethoven and many others. These are most often recordings of well-known works by various orchestras, choirs, string quartets, etc. The compilation tag would be appropriate for these. In the days when CDs or vinyl were the only way to get at recorded music, they represented inexpensive and reasonably listenable shortcuts to the works of the composer for classical newbies. Even now, using streaming services, it's hard to get a good take on the major significant works of a single composer unless you actually know what you are looking for. My favorite in this category (actually the only one I ever listen to) is the amusingly titled "Pachelbel's Greatest Hit", which is a multitude of takes on the iconic Canon in D. It includes a standard version on traditional instruments by the Baroque Chamber Orchestra, a sung version by Cleo Laine, an electronic version and a brass version (Canadian Brass). All are well-played and reasonably well recorded, but the principle attraction is the "Greatest Hit" (singular) title. Very clearly a compilation album. R. LMS on a dedicated server (FitPC3) Transporter (Ethernet) - main listening, Onkyo receiver, Paradigm speakers Touch (WiFi) - home theater 5.1, Sony receiver, Energy speakers Boom 1 (WiFi) - work-space Boom 2 (WiFi) - various (deck, garage, etc.) Radio (WiFi) - home office Control - Squeeze Control (Android mobile), 2 Controllers (seldom used), Squeeze Remote (on Surface Pro 4) Touch x 1 - spare UE Radio x 1 - spare Boom x 1 - spare Controller x 1 - Spare Duet Receiver (backup) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ RonM's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17029 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=113878 _______________________________________________ ripping mailing list ripping@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/ripping
