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Who are your Classical "Marmite" composers?

Richard Morrison (Music columnist of The Times) raised this topic in the October issue of BBC Music magazine.

He comments that Wagner is a pretty certain nomination because he is both loathed and loved. Others he mention are Chopin, with adoring fans but others plain bored with his music and Berlioz who inspires markedly different reactions from people.

Not sure who I would nominate although Boulez would be high on the list. He is a great conductor but I really do not like his compositions.

The link below shows some surprising names nominated as being over rated. I would not nominate any of those listed.

Ruth Mariners discusses Brahms as a marmite composer here: http://bachtrack.com/22/296/view/512

Who would be on your list?

John

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Topic - Who are your Classical "Marmite" composers? - John C. - Aussie 15:50:50 09/12/14 (45)

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