The masters with their undisputed masterpieces in parentheses:
Bach (St Matthew Passion, Mass in B minor)
Mozart (late symphonies, Great Mass, Don Giovanni)
Beethoven (Sym 9)
Haydn (Creation)
Schubert (Sym 8)
Bruckner (Sym 9, Te Deum)
Mahler (Sym 2)
Brahms (Sym 4)
Chopin (piano sonatas, nocturnes)
Wagner (Ring)
More heavy hitters: Rossini, Verdi, R.Strauss (could continue on)
Bruckner,Ugh! Can’t listen to him. Great melodies and developments but doesn’t know what do do with them. Frustrating. Like trying to make love while fully clothed.