Favorite Composer?

[madetoworship]

My personal favorite is Beethoven. I am a more symphonic, piano concerto type.

Although I do love Chopin's piano sonatas.

My favorite contemporary 20th century composer - Igor Stravinsky.

Just LOVE his Firebird Suite.

 

[bendstringz]

mozart

 

[bendstringz]

or behtoven

 

[jayem]

It changes. As of now, Verdi.

 

[WisdomTree]

Vivaldi.

 

[DaisyMae]

Rachmaninoff

 

[LeoWyatt]

Vivaldi and Chopin.

 

[canonical gospels]

I don't have one special composer in mind; however, I like some Bach, Schubert, Vivaldi, Purcell, Lanier, Dowland...too many great music and composers to list. I've mentioned these names because I have included their werks on my YouTube site.

 

[madetoworship]

How about Igor Stravinsky? He's one of my favorites too. I like vivaldi and chopin also

I'm more of a symphony, piano sonata type of guy. I think the sound is just more full

 

[canonical gospels]

When do you listen to Stravinsky, madetoworship, and how often? I can only handle some of his more interesting pieces in small doses. Then again, this goes for all composers when it comes to their "hectic" compositions; on the other hand, some are more inspired than others. I'm more into the subtle, and yet complex, play of notes like excerpts from Bach' Goldberg Variations and his "Der Ewigkeit Saphirnes Haus" (BWV 198 Trauerode). Vivaldi and Chopin are excellent. I enjoy a number of their compositions.

Peace.

BTW, for those who enjoy Chopin's work, you may want to check out a film called Impromptu.

 

[Just Under Grace]

Vivaldi; J.S Bach; Mendelssohn... bah, can't decide. Probably the Red Priest though.

 

[paulhoward1]

Rachmaninoff

 

[madetoworship]

When do you listen to Stravinsky, madetoworship, and how often? I can only handle some of his more interesting pieces in small doses. Then again, this goes for all composers when it comes to their "hectic" compositions; on the other hand, some are more inspired than others. I'm more into the subtle, and yet complex, play of notes like excerpts from Bach' Goldberg Variations and his "Der Ewigkeit Saphirnes Haus" (BWV 198 Trauerode). Vivaldi and Chopin are excellent. I enjoy a number of their compositions.

Peace.

BTW, for those who enjoy Chopin's work, you may want to check out a film called Impromptu.

Stravinsky gets me into study mode and wakes me up. It's very epic

I do enjoy subtle pieces depending on my mood as well. I'd say my taste in Classical music is pretty far-reaching and goes from Handel to Schubert easily. I love exploring new pieces.

 

[bradely]

I love music from the Romantic era and my fav. composer is CHOPIN. Every time I hear his music I feel like I'm not alone. The music is so emotional.

 

[korvus]

Maurice Ravel (Rapsodie espagnole is great), but I've recently begun looking at Claude Debussy...

As far as non-classic goes Ryuichi Sakamoto sites direct influence from the above mentioned, great piano work (Energy Flow is some of his best work).

 

[Mikke13]

Rachmaninoff

 

[Joshua Breeze]

Rachmaninoff

Definatly one of my favourite composers.

 

[jamallax89]

Thanks everyone for great sharing.

 

[classicalhero]

I would say a toss up between Chopin and Liszt. Considering I am a bit biased, considering I can play the piano a bit.

 

[HSP]

I don't really have a fav., but Robert Schumann his music always speaks directly to me

You might want to check out his:
Fantasiestücke op. 73, I. Zart und mit Ausdruck


/watch?v=wD2mn4RSjY0