Classical
The best-sounding recordings in this genre.
Falla
Falla: The Three-Cornered Hat (Ansermet)
Ernest Ansermet, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Best pressing: Esoteric reissue (ESLD-10003, 2023); Speakers Corner 180g LP
Key track: Final Dance (Jota)
Falla: Nights in the Gardens of Spain / Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez
Gonzalo Soriano (piano), Narciso Yepes (guitar), Ataulfo Argenta, Orquesta Nacional de España
Best pressing: Clean original Decca pressing
Key track: Concierto de Aranjuez: II. Adagio
★ Reference
Falla: The Three-Cornered Hat (complete ballet)
Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Philharmonia Orchestra, Victoria de los Ángeles
Best pressing: Clean HMV ASD 608 original; Alto 180g reissue
Key track: Final Dance (Jota)
Falla: El Retablo de Maese Pedro / Harpsichord Concerto
Robert Veyron-Lacroix (harpsichord), Ataulfo Argenta, Orquesta Nacional de España
Best pressing: Clean original Decca pressing
Key track: Harpsichord Concerto: I. Allegro