The Greatest Classical Composers: A List

Soundcheck | Jan 10, 2011

New York Times chief classical music critic Anthony Tommasini recently embarked on an ambitious project … to compile a list of the 10 greatest composers in the history of classical music. He joins us to talk about the criteria he’s using -- and about the risks and rewards of creating such a list.

Listeners: Who belongs on Anthony Tommasini's list of Top 10 Classical Composers? Who would be on your list? Tell us why below!

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