If you consider Beethoven a romantic composer (some people do, some don't), then Beethoven would be my choice pick. I mean c'mon, The Pathetique, Moonlight, Hammerklavier, and Pastoral sonatas are ace. Not to mention the various piano concertos he wrote.
If you consider Ludwig classical, then my answer would probably be Debussy. Gorgeous music, especially the Arabesques, Reflects Dans'leau, and the preludes.
I'm also just starting to get into Ravel now, I heard this track on a romantic era piano compilation today.
I really need to hear more of Ravel's work now.
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