Originally Posted by shygrneyzs
There may be someone who would post why they did not like classical music and have a good argument why, but you negated that. A shame too, as a good discussion involves all sides.
But to classical music - of all the eras, I prefer the Classical and Romantic eras. I also enjoy listening to Medieval, Renaissance, and 20th Century Classical eras. No Baroque for me. Favorite artists include Haydn, Bach, Chopin, Liszt, Stravinsky, Mendelssohn, and Hector Berlioz. I just enjoy listening.
One of my favorite contempory persons is Peter Schickele - loved his program on Public Radio - he just did not compose but he also directed, educated and is a great parodist.