A quite nice and interesting, if subjective, list. I agree with most of its selection for the Romantic period, though I would add a little more Tchaikovsky and

A quite nice and interesting, if subjective, list. I agree with most of its selection for the Romantic period, though I would add a little more Tchaikovsky and Grieg. But a real objection would be the writer's assertion that Baroque is less suited for beginners. Just listen to some concerti grossi from the Italian masters (Albinoni, the Marcellos, Corelli, and such) and you'll be, I think, easily convinced otherwise.