Just a note for JohnK:
Just before Christmas I finally received a copy of your recommended version of
Braham's - Hungarian Dances. This is the first classical music CD that I have ever played that my wife actually enjoyed along with me.
Normally she just tolerates my classical choices. This time she actually asked me to play it again. I wonder if it's festive nature gave her a Christmas feeling that inspired her to actually 'listen', as I find you must do to truly enjoy this genre.
In any case. Great recommendation.