[IronJack]

Bach standing on one side of God’s throne and Beethoven on the other

Beethoven would have been behind the throne ... whispering in God's ear. And Bach would have been replaced by Haydn.

[Borges]

You think Haydn was a greater composer than Bach?

[dasboot]

My ears tell me Telemann was father to them all.

[JoeFromSidney]

And Bach would have been replaced by Haydn.

Nothing against Bach. I have quite a few recordings of his works. However, I'm convinced that Haydn's Trumpet Concerto in E-Flat Major is what the Angel Gabriel plays for his own amusement when he's off duty.