Who are the best-known contemporary classical artists?

By Last.fm listening: Max Richter, Philip Glass, Mili, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Ludovico Einaudi and Steve Reich.

What genres are similar to contemporary classical?

On Risocast it sits with classical, amapiano, baroque pop, chamber pop, baroque and chamber music.

Contemporary Classical · Genres

What is contemporary classical?

"Contemporary classical" describes music composed in the classical tradition by composers of the latter half of the 20th century and current times. Contemporary classical music incorporates technological developments of the modern era (recording, electronic instruments) while maintaining a composition style rooted in notation.

About contemporary classical

Contemporary classical music also incorporates artistic developments in sculpture, film and particularly dance. Many of the best known contemporary classical composers are most widely known for their film scores, e.

From Last.fm, where 16,803 listeners have tagged music as contemporary classical.

Artists to start with

Albums to hear first

Contemporary Classical songs

On the Nature of Daylight by Max Richter
Music For 18 Musicians: Pulses by Steve Reich
Vladimir's Blues by Max Richter
Opening by Philip Glass
November by Max Richter
Steep Hills of Vicodin Tears by A Winged Victory for the Sullen
Rothko Chapel 5 by Morton Feldman
Floe by Philip Glass
Music for 18 Musicians: Section I by Steve Reich
Familiar by Nils Frahm

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Neighbouring genres

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classical amapiano baroque pop chamber pop baroque chamber music minimalism modern classical neoclassical opera persian classical carnatic classical

Questions

What is contemporary classical?: "Contemporary classical" describes music composed in the classical tradition by composers of the latter half of the 20th century and current times. Contemporary classical music incorporates technological developments of the modern era (recording, electronic instruments) while maintaining a composition style rooted in notation. Contemporary classical music also incorporates artistic developments in sculpture, film and particularly dance.
Who are the best-known contemporary classical artists?: By Last.fm listening: Max Richter, Philip Glass, Mili, Jóhann Jóhannsson, Ludovico Einaudi and Steve Reich.
What genres are similar to contemporary classical?: On Risocast it sits with classical, amapiano, baroque pop, chamber pop, baroque and chamber music.

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