Berlin Philharmonic/Various Artists: Brahms Complete Edition

Johannes Brahms was incredibly prolific, as has been Deutsche Grammophon in their recording of his masterworks. This 46-CD set in a handsome cube is probably the most distinguished Brahms set that will ever be produced. The booklet gets into great detail about everything you’ll hear; highlights include Herbert Von Karajan’s 1977 cycle of his symphonies (Berlin Philharmonic); orchestral works by Claudio Abbado and the Vienna Philharmonic; piano concertos by Maurizio Pollini; cello sonatas by Rostropovich and Rudolf Serkin; solo piano pieces by Barenboim; lieder featuring Jessye Norman; violin sonatas featuring Pinchas Zukerman, and more!