Over the last year or two I have gotten into classical music, and, in fact, I have chosen music (Generally speaking. I'm thinking of going into composition) as my major. I was wondering if anyone out there is interested in classical.

Who are some of your favorite composers?
Is there a particular period you prefer?

I like the variety that began to develop in the romantic period. Some of my favorite composers (as well as Bach) are Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, Mussorgsky...

I've been trying to branch out, but once I get into a certain composer I find myself trying to obtain their entire library. I haven't gotten very far into the twentieth century, though I just picked up a recording of Holst's "The Planets." I hear this work influenced a lot of film composers, which seems to be true after hearing it.