Here is my list of who I think are the greatest composers ever (in no particular order):
| Name: | Date of birth: | Date of death: | Age: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Frédéric Chopin | March 1, 1810 | October 17, 1849 | 39 (at death) |
| 2. | Ludwig van Beethoven | listed as December 16, 1770 | March 26, 1827 | 56 (at death) |
| 3. | Johann Sebastian Bach | March 21, 1685 | July 28, 1750 | 65 (at death) |
| 4. | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | January 27, 1756 | December 5, 1791 | 35 (at death) |
| 5. | Andrew Lloyd Webber | March 22, 1948 | still alive! | 63 |