This guy does an OK Eroica, or so I have heard.
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This is a reminder of how often I have to choose between a conductor’s unique interpretation, the orchestra’s performance (particularly intonation and my sense of their enthusiasm, often palpable in a live performance) and the quality of the recording. It’s interesting to me how varied our ultimate “favorite” version can be!
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Check out my playlist on Amazon Music: Holst Planets UHD
https://music.amazon.com/user-playlists/973821353bc9481b94bd0e976535598fsune?ref=dm_sh_5le8J142Ws5Xmg88MV7tw3J62
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@AntiWoke Again fun to compare versions!
I like this one too. 
https://music.amazon.com/albums/B000V6Q8PO?ref=dm_sh_91c2-6111-bd88-d546-ab93e
PS I’ve played it twice…Timpani…FUN and EXCITING!!!
I had 5 versions on my list but 2 were not UHD. I’m on a UHD kick. One of those was the Telarc version, which was the first one I ever heard. I don’t remember what the other one was.
I think my favorite is the Previn one from 1974.
Yes I plan to ck your list further…the one I posted is not uhd, but an old favorite.
The more time I spend with good gear the more I favor 24/96 or 192. Like cables, there IS a difference! 
I remember the first time I heard a Telarc sample disc through my Klipsch KG4’s.
A wow moment.
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Not new to me, but spent time with Michael Gielen’s Mahler cycle tonight. No details get lost in these recordings. Excellent, imo.
The initial horns entrance is gorgeous!!
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I’m a sucker for solo Da Gamba recordings, love being able to browse Apple Music Classical by instrument, adding this as a new reference album. They also have a book feature where you can open and get insight on the recording, excellent iPad companion.
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Seems I had a craving for classical tonight, so I took out one from the collection, one of my favorites.
Her work with the London Philharmonic on this recording is just epic. The Pula PA02/SH-9 pairing is doing a fine job with the presentation as well.
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Still in the classical vibe. I have a pot of special Christmas blend tea going and have shifted focus from strings to the wind instruments. Found a good one on AMHD
It’s a good morning indeed.
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Truly reference quality, im on the hunt today, finding some gems on Apple Music Classical…
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