Greatest Composers of All Time

Chayro. well said and I agree almost totally, except I think paying for those who can't pay for themselves is a requirement of a civilized society.

Well Schubert, by the time the Feds, State and City get through with me, I'm losing 50% of what I earn, which makes me the most civilized person I know.

Charles1dad, in addition to the work of Mr. Loussier that Mcjelo mentioned, I think a composer who did a fine job blending classical and jazz would be George Gershwin, you might want to give some of his music a listen. I will say that by starting with Bach you're joining a lot of us (me included) who started to learn about classical music with the music of J.S. Bach.

I'm going to stay out of rating composers, I'll just listen to their work and be thankful for it.

Chayro,
Agree completely, taking hard earned money from one to redistribute to another who had no role in earning it is hardly a sound definition of civilization.
Regards,

"I'm going to stay out of rating composers, I'll just listen to their work and be thankful for it."

Well said Rcprince, couldn't agree with you more. My "rating" is more like my favorites based on current listening, subject to change at any given time. There is so much to discover and enjoy.

I really hope this doesn't get sidetracked into the motivations of "audiophiles". It would be just great to share and turn on the uninitiated to some of the greatest art man has created.