DavidMahler
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So who will win in this poll between the two Classical Giants? Please only vote if you are familiar with both composer's music.
Originally Posted by ksu06 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Generally I like playing Haydn more than Mozart, but for listening, I prefer Mozart ... I'm actually not sure why this is, but oh well ... |
Originally Posted by userlander /img/forum/go_quote.gif Maybe because haydn is more "stiff" and often lacking a little soul, precise kind of in the sense of a swiss watch, making it more satisfying technically to play, whereas mozart is much more musical and (it seems to me) inspired, lending itself more to just wanting to be listened to. What instrument do you play? |
Originally Posted by Tyson /img/forum/go_quote.gif Part of the problem is that performers always treat (and thus play) Haydn like the fuddy-duddy father of classical, and Mozart as the tragic young genius. |