Brahms vs. Tchaikovsky!!!

[mc ukrneal]

In Blackjack, when you have two aces, the right thing to do is to split them...

In baseball you pitch them back to back (for the most part)...

[Brahmsian]

She's always been crazy for Dvorak...even likes the early stuff like the D minor Fourth.

Sarge

That's my favourite Dvorak symphony also! 

[Cato]

That's my favourite Dvorak symphony also! 

i.e.  Symphony #4, and yes, that and Symphony #3 probably have a greater play rate than the others.

Tchaikovsky beats Brahms because of the ballets, the operas, and the psychology of an atomic bomb.

[eyeresist]

I asked Mrs. Rock to vote in the poll. She wanted to know the choices. Tchaikovsky or Brahms, says I. "Oh f--k," says she.

She wants the banana option...or Dvorak.

Wise woman, that.

[Karl Henning]

Bananas & Dvorák!

[eyeresist]

Bananas & Dvorák!

... would make one hell of a daiquiri.

[Florestan]

Tchams!... No, wait, Brahmkovsky!... ummmm, never mind. 

[Karl Henning]

... would make one hell of a daiquiri.

And all she wants to do is dance.

[Ataraxia]

I no longer use smilies so you might not know when I'm kidding. Just sayin'.

[Karl Henning]

Whatchoo take me fer? I entirely know when you're kidding.

[Ataraxia]

Whatchoo take me fer? I entirely know when you're kidding.

That's because you're a stoot.

[Brahmsian]

Tchaikovsky beats Brahms because of the ballets, the operas

That is true ~ probably only because Brahms never wrote any ballets and operas! 

Also, for me, Tchaikovsky smokes Brahms in the symphony category.

But Brahms dominates all other categories (for me, personally)

[Agomongo1235]

Can't compare Brahms stood for following the rules Tchaikovsky stood for what sounded best.

[Mirror Image]

I admire both composers, but I love Tchaikovsky's music more.

[Gurn Blanston]

I admire both composers, but I love Tchaikovsky's music more.

Mn Dave was always cruel with his polls. Of the mere handful of post 1850 composers that I really like, these guys are in the Top 5. How can one choose? 

[Mirror Image]

Mn Dave was always cruel with his polls. Of the mere handful of post 1850 composers that I really like, these guys are in the Top 5. How can one choose? 

Well, for me, it just came down to personal preference (i. e. who I listened to more). Both composers are incredible, but this was an easy choice for me.

[Gurn Blanston]

Well, for me, it just came down to personal preference (i. e. who I listened to more). Both composers are incredible, but this was an easy choice for me.

Only easy for me if you don't count chamber or solo piano music, since I hold Brahms' chamber music in the highest esteem. Orchestral music is Tchaikovsky for sure. I have got the impression that you prefer orchestral music, so for you it would be easy. 

[Mirror Image]

Only easy for me if you don't count chamber or solo piano music, since I hold Brahms' chamber music in the highest esteem. Orchestral music is Tchaikovsky for sure. I have got the impression that you prefer orchestral music, so for you it would be easy. 

Well, Brahms wrote his fair share of incredible orchestral music. His four symphonies are outstanding as are his concerti. Then you have works like Tragic Overture, Haydn Variations, and Academic Festival Overture. Also, his choral works are unbelievably good: Ein Deutsches Requiem, Alto Rhapsody, Gesang Der Parzen, Schicksalslied, and Nanie. The guy was amazing, but in mood and temprament I prefer Tchaikovsky as I relate more to the fiery Russian spirit that permeates his music.

[bigshot]

This one is easy for me. Brahms is my least favorite German romantic, and Tchaikovsky is one of my favorite composers overall.

[springrite]

I really did not expect this poll to be even close.

Then again, MI puts it best: personal preferences, which needs no rationalization, justification, proof, evidence, etc.

BTW I picked Brahms by a mile, or rather, by a marathon distance.