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The Top Classical Composers of All Time
Classical music has always been a source of some of the most talented musical geniuses of all time. You can go down the lists of composers and name hundreds of people that had a memorable composition, but only a few of them can be considered truly great. There are very few people that would argue that these are some of the best classical composers of all time.
The Baroque Era introduced us to one of the great trios of classical music. Leading the way was Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) who is arguably considered to be the greatest classical composer. While that point may be up for discussion, the fact that his Piano Sonata No. 17 in D Minor moves people in a way that possibly only one other composer is capable of is hardly a point for argument.
There were two other composers of note that were born in the 17th century who continue to be lauded to this day for their work. Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) and George Frideric Handel (1685-1759). The Baroque Era was rich indeed and with such compositions as The Four Seasons (Vivaldi) and Messiah (Handel), it is easy to understand why this era is one of classical music's greatest.
Another threesome would take over the world of classical music as the 18th century closed out in what may truly be considered the richest time of any classical era. Starting out as a quirky prodigy and continuing to "bless" everyone with his personality was only one trademark of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). You can only imagine what he would have done were he on the face of the earth for a longer period of time. There may not be a more talented composer of Piano Concerto's that ever existed. Not only did this period have Mozart, but they had the privilege of listening to Beethoven (1712-1773) and Haydn (1732-1809) as well.
As the 18th century wound down and the 19th century arrived, it looked as though we would be without magic until Chopin (1810-1849) and Wagner (1813-1883) arrived. It was a few years between truly great composers, but classical music lovers were rewarded with the likes of Die Walkure and Etude in C Sharp Minor. Chopin was another life that was extinguished far too early, but luckily for the world, he managed to leave his stamp on it.
Modern day composers George Gershwin (1898-1937) and Aaron Copland (1900-1990) are among the few modern day composers that created music that could stand up to the geniuses of past. The Rhapsody in Blue is probably considered to be one of the greatest works of Modern Classical Music and Copland has many works that continue to be popular today.
Whatever type of music you consider to be your favorite, you still have to love and respect the talent and music that all of these composers were able to make. It is not often that people are actually moved by anything, yet all of these gentlemen captured the essence of what beautiful music is and it still leaves in impression today of those that are hearing for both the first and hundredth time.
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