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Which composer do you prefer?

Robert Schumann: 6 (46.2%)
Franz Schubert: 7 (53.8%)

Total Members Voted: 13

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williampiano

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Schumann or Schubert?

on: July 23, 2012, 12:29:43 AM

I thought I might as well make one of these polls too...

So, Schubert vs. Schumann! Who do you like better?

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scherzo123

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Re: Schumann or Schubert?

Reply #1 on: July 23, 2012, 01:21:32 AM

Schubert all the way.

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Re: Schumann or Schubert?

Reply #2 on: July 23, 2012, 05:34:10 PM

Apples and Oranges perhaps?

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Re: Schumann or Schubert?

Reply #3 on: July 23, 2012, 06:29:10 PM

I much prefer oranges myself.

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Re: Schumann or Schubert?

Reply #4 on: October 10, 2012, 01:34:23 PM

I love Schubert!
Schumann has composed a lot of beautiful pieces, such as his Piano Concerto, Kreisleriana and many more, but Schubert's melodies bring tears in my eyes!...

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49410enrique

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Re: Schumann or Schubert?

Reply #5 on: October 10, 2012, 01:49:59 PM

orange schubert

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cvp1796

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Re: Schumann or Schubert?

Reply #6 on: October 11, 2012, 08:06:43 PM

It's a close one, but I'm going to have to go with Schubert!

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