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Posted by rlindsa (A) on February 14, 2011 at 14:16:50

In Reply to: RE: I can't imagine him not being in the top two. posted by M. Lucky on February 14, 2011 at 13:56:50

Both Bach and Beethoven are contenders, but I think so is Mozart, although for different reasons.

Strictly my opinion of course but:

Bach was the master of form - who else could write such masterfully created fugues, contrapunctuses (contrapuncti??), partitas, etc. with such mathematical precision AND musicality?

Beethoven speaks to my soul - he can wring out more of my emotion than any other composer. Who else could write entire symphonies based on a 4 note motif? combine forceful and gut wrenching dissonance, cosmic majesty, with achingly beautiful melodies and harmonies? I listened to the 9th Symphony last night and cried during the 3rd and 4th movements. No other composer brings that depth of emotion to me.

Mozart - such grace, with every note perfect, seemingly pouring out just as required. Sheer perfection.

rlindsa

Edits: 02/14/11