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Beethoven, for almost singlehandedly ushering in the Romantic era. Mozart could not have been, as he was simply the logical next step from Haydn. Technically, Beethoven's ability to spin entire major works from the simplest and briefest of motives is virtually unrivaled. On that count, only Bach, Brahms, and perhaps Shostakovich are near him.
Of course, this does not stop me from preferring Brahms.
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Andrew Hsieh
Medical Student and Composer
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The piano quartet is COMPLETE!!!
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1) MP3-only posts: no score + outside link = bad deal. Especially true because I'm on dialup when at home.
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