mm, well, to be pedantic Sticks, Strauss has the advantage, because there were more than one of them. Which one do you mean?
Also they are so different. I mean, I love the Messiah because I have sung in it so often, but lets face it, he's a bit glum overall.
I think I'll go for Strauss. JS I was from humble origins, unlike Handel. JS II was a pop star of his time and his music is jolly and encouraged people to clasp each other in popular dance to the strains of the Blue (well, it's murky brown really) Danube and suchlike. I'm all for a bit of clasping myself, so.........
Johann Strauss II for me please.
OK now, let me think and let's go a little more low-brow.....
Jade or Helen?
