I'm more into early 20th century romanticism, such as that of Mahler and most of the Scandinavs (I REALLY recommend Ludolf Nielsen's 3rd symphony.) But yes, you've touched upon some very fine pieces. Interestingly, Finlandia holds the dubious honor of being one of my least preferred Sibelius pieces. I don't think it's a bad piece, but I just get very little enjoyment out of it. Much less than say, the 7th symphony (which I am currently writing a 40-page article about.)

I personally have a strong preference for Mahler and Sibelius, but thank you so much for mentioning Berlioz. He's very underrated, unfortunately.

Finlandia by Sibelius and Moldau/Vltava by Smetana, along with some of Griegs works are by my standards the best from the national romanticism era. But I really like early romanticism and the composers of the First Viennese School. My favorite symphony of all times is Hayden #44. So simple, yet so much emotion.

Stay classy, gentlemen!

I'm more into early 20th century romanticism, such as that of Mahler and most of the Scandinavs (I REALLY recommend Ludolf Nielsen's 3rd symphony.) But yes, you've touched upon some very fine pieces. Interestingly, Finlandia holds the dubious honor of being one of my least preferred Sibelius pieces. I don't think it's a bad piece, but I just get very little enjoyment out of it. Much less than say, the 7th symphony (which I am currently writing a 40-page article about.)

I demand rule 34

MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE!!

that's not He-Man

I know, it's Flash Gordon.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3goWGmlg4A

well, my apologies then good sir, or madam.