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My favorites are listed in two separate lists. The first one is for classical pianists who have long ago departed this world. The second is for the current generation.
My original favorite classical composer was Tchaikovsky. The piano in Symphony No. 1 blows me away each time I hear it.
Recently, I have been focused on the piano. I started listening to pieces by Franz Liszt around 2015. Mid-2021, I began to take piano lessons.
I discovered many wonderful pieces composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff. YouTube Music became my go-to place for discovery. Rachmaninoff’s style really resonates with me.
The Romantic era (1800-1910) gave rise to most of my favorite virtuoso pianists. I am drawn to the complexity, emotion, and rich sound.
Classical Composers
| Name | Lived | Country of Birth |
| Franz Liszt | 1811 – 1886 | Hungary |
| Sergei Rachmaninoff | 1873 – 1943 | Russia |
| Erik Satie | 1866 – 1925 | France |
| Frederik Chopin | 1810 – 1849 | Poland |
| Claude Debussy | 1862 – 1918 | France |
| Johannes Brahms | 1833 – 1897 | Germany |
| Pyotr Illyich Tchaikovsky | 1840 – 1893 | Russia |
| Alexander Scriabin | 1872 – 1915 | Russia |
| Amy Beach | 1867 – 1944 | United States |
| Sergei Prokofiev | 1891 – 1953 | Russia |
Today, there are several incredible pianists who I draw inspiration from. These pianists are beyond description. They bring pure joy to my life each and every single day.
Current Virtuoso Pianists
| Name | Country of Birth |
| Jan Lisiecki | Canada |
| Tiffany Poon | United States |
| Evgeny Igorevich Kissin | Russia |
| Valentina Lisitsa | Ukraine |
| Yuja Wang | China |
| Lang Lang | China |
| Seong-Jin Cho (조성진) | South Korea |
| Jun Asai | United States |
| Hayato Sumino | Japan |
| Nahre Sol | United States |
| Joe Hisaishi | Japan |
| H.J. Lim (임현정) | South Korea |
| Yiruma (이루마) | South Korea |
| Vladimir Ashkenazy | Russia |
| Daniil Trifonov | Russia |
| Daniel Barenboim | Argentina |
| Yeol Eum Song (손열음) | South Korea |
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