1. Haydn As far above all other composers as Newton is over all other scientists. 2. Brahms; Incredible symphonies and concertos. Tied Joint 3rd. Sibelius Beethoven VW Bruckner Mendelsohn JS Bach Schubert Purcell Schumann Tchaikovsky Neilson etc etc. Now what about favourite works this is easier or is it: 1. Brahms' first 2. Haydn 101 3. Haydn 103 4. Brahms first piano concerto 5. Haydn's creation 6. Scherazade Rimsky K. 7. Tchaikovsky's 4 8. Brahms' 3 9 Schubert 9 10 Haydn 100 11. Beethoven 5 12 Haydn 94 13 Beethoven 4 14 Beethoven's Emperor Piano Concerto 15 Bach Brandenburg. This is ridiculous my views change from day to day and as I type. Bob Draper [log in to unmask]