Steve Schwartz <[log in to unmask]> writes:

>...There are as many ways to enjoy classical music as there are people.
>I would suggest listening to as much free stuff as possible -- for example,
>at the public library.  Make a note of what or who you like and explore
>from there.

This thread started with Peggy asking what she should get to start a
collection of classical music.  What she gets from Steve, above, is a
reasonable and amicable statement on his own behalf, but not relevant
advice.  Starting a collection is tantamount to starting to learn to
appreciate classical music.  The received way of learning is to start at
the beginning and then proceed with things as they develop from there.

You're not helped in an endeavor to start collecting classical cars by
someone's advice to buy a 2001 model Oldsmobile, or any model-year of
Rolls Royce.  To be sure, they're among the makes that date back far into
automotive history, but that's all.

The way to start anything is with the basics.  If you find that the basic
stuff doesn't grab you, buy else whatever you like.  You're then free to
delude yourself that you're into classical music.

Denis Fodor