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J. Lee Graham,
I have nothing for respect for you and your music (it has all been exceptional from what I have heard and I often listen to most recent Symphony in G) and just like you, I love Mozart and fully agree that he is an undisputed master of music. His works are other-worldly and they are without a doubt some of the greatest pieces ever created.
With that said, and airing on the side of caution, I will say just this: In my own life, Beethoven's music is far more significant than Mozart's. The opinion of Musicologists will not change this, nor will the fact that Mozart could write useable Church music. I cannot describe how significant Beethoven's music is to me, but every time that I hear it I know exactly why it is. Furthermore, Beethoven was able to write music that got me interested in classical music, whereas Mozart wasn't. Beethoven brought me into the genre and only then did I learn to appreciate the majestic genius of Mozart.
So on that note, I'll take a bow and continue to love both of these fantastic composers!
Many many cheers and keep the great music coming!
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