I don't go in for classical music, but, most people are aware/have some form of a composer they like, usually from films and stuff. Does anyone else like a particular composer? Personally; John Williams (Primarily for his work on Jurassic Park) Don Davis John Loeffer (Did the first pokemon movie, Three on Three particularly is epic) And, well, those are the only three that I listen too. Ehm. Fun.
Most definitely John Williams. I also enjoy the composers of the Star Trek franchise, especially Jerry Goldsmith/Alexander Courage who did the opening of TNG.
I agree on Nobuo Uematsu and Hans Zimmer....also I'd like to add Alan Menken who had done the majority of Disney movies/musicals.
John Williams is damn good with composing his music. I like Jack Wall and Sam Hulick for thier work on Mass Effect. I still listen to that soundtrack a lot.
I really like John Williams as well, but Klaus Badelt (Pirates of the Carribean composer) makes some seriously amazing music