I figure we could use a place to point each other toward good, legally free music we find online.
To start with, there are a couple of podcasts on iTunes which are quite good, both classical. One is finished, and is called "Classical Masterpieces | Deutsche Welle." It consists of 5 different symphonies from 5 great composers. I can't speak to the quality of the recordings or interpretations as well as some might, but the price is right, either way.
The other is called "The Concert." It's an ongoing series from the Gardner Museum in Boston. It's usually smaller pieces, but they are all recorded live and sound wonderful. Also cool are the historical notes at the beginning of each cast providing background on the piece that you're going to be listening to. A great resource for people who, like me, are looking to improve their classical acumen but just don't have the dollars to get into it as much as they like.
To start with, there are a couple of podcasts on iTunes which are quite good, both classical. One is finished, and is called "Classical Masterpieces | Deutsche Welle." It consists of 5 different symphonies from 5 great composers. I can't speak to the quality of the recordings or interpretations as well as some might, but the price is right, either way.
The other is called "The Concert." It's an ongoing series from the Gardner Museum in Boston. It's usually smaller pieces, but they are all recorded live and sound wonderful. Also cool are the historical notes at the beginning of each cast providing background on the piece that you're going to be listening to. A great resource for people who, like me, are looking to improve their classical acumen but just don't have the dollars to get into it as much as they like.
