[Mariner]

Most true musicians agree Bach was the principal master.

Certainly he was the master of “busy” music.

But for me lacking in dramatic intensity. I much prefer Beethoven, Brahms and Black Sabbath.

Oh, and Mahler. Can’t forget the last master of the German tradition.

[COBOL2Java]

I love Mahler. My personal favorite has always been Das Lied von der Erde.

[GoldenState_Rose]

Black Sabbath haha! Well...as can be expected, I'm partial to the Russians. 🙄 Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev's ballets... And I take note that Rachmaninov and Stravinsky both spent the latter part of their lives here in L.A. - I especially love Rachmaninov's liturgical music and have visited the church he attended till his death. <3

[Larry Lucido]

Gary Brooker said he was influenced by Bach.