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What do Bach and Beethoven have in common?
Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven were two of the greatest composers in classical Western music. They were both Germans. He often played the preludes and fugues of Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier. …
Who is the best living composer?
According to BBC Music Magazine’s recent poll, Kaija Saariaho is the greatest living composer in the world. While J.S. Bach was voted the greatest of all time, Saariaho’s 17th position ranks her highest among living composers.
What composers are similar to Mozart?
On Musescore, I’ve found that Niilo Korsulainen and Vigo Kovačić compose remarkably like Mozart, complete with his style of nailing the classical music forms. There are also those “Compose like Mozart” courses out there, so maybe more people will follow in their footsteps.
What modern composers have been influenced by Beethoven?
Even your examples show the history involved. Mozart and Haydn were influenced by Bach, Beethoven and Schubert were influenced by Mozart and Haydn, Chopin and Liszt were influenced by Beethoven and Schubert, and so on. Perhaps you’re thinking in terms of more “challenging” works by modern composers.
Do you prefer Beethoven or Bach as a composer?
Beethoven first became notorious for his mastery of the WTC as a child and constantly strove to reach the heights Bach achieved so fluently. Mozart copied out Bach’s fugues in his twenties and the subsequent contrapuntal influence on his greatest symphonies and string quartets is overwhelming. Bach all the way.
Was Mozart a better musician than Beethoven?
Meanwhile, many historians believe that Beethoven’s music marked the pivotal point in the transition from the Classical Era to Romantic Era, favoring Beethoven as the superior musician because he pushed the boundaries of music. With that said, it is worth noting that the degree of hardships Mozart faced paled in comparison to Beethoven.