The Best Introductions to My Favourite Composers

The list author says:
	"My first Ligeti CD was the brilliant Pierre-Laurent Aimard release of the piano études and that remains my favourite. But as a broader survey of his work this CD is perfect - totally perfect."

The list author says:
	"Quite why Poulenc's vocal/choral music receives the greater attention I don't know - this CD shows how beautiful his chamber music is. The sonata for two pianos is one of my favourite pieces ever."

The list author says:
	"For my favourite Ives release get the brilliant Tilson Thomas complete symphonies set on Sony - but this makes for the best introduction to Ives by possibly the best Ives interpreter out there."

The list author says:
	"OK - perhaps this one isn't a good survey of Shostakovich's work, but the fifth symphony is just superb and will knock you over. After this, you will want to hear more Shostakovich than is healthy!"

The list author says:
	"This CD is my first choice as an introduction to one of the most 'difficult' composers to get to know. But listen to the Threnody a couple of times. For me. It's fantastic."

The list author says:
	"Brilliant, classic performances of some of the most fun music in the classical repertoire. If you don't know Gershwin, why not?... No really..."

The list author says:
	"Similar to my Shostakovich choice above, this release only concentrates on one part of the composer's output - but it is the most enjoyable and most accessible part. Beautifully performed by Rév."