About Contemporary classical music
Contemporary classical music is a music genre that emerged in Europe in the 1940s. It is usually classed as a form of modern classical music.
Among the best-known names in the style are John Williams, Arvo Pärt, Billy Joel, Jerry Goldsmith, Iannis Xenakis and Valentyn Sylvestrov.
Contemporary classical music has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Electroacoustic music and Mixed music.
From Wikipedia
Contemporary classical music is Western art music composed close to the present day. At the beginning of the 21st century, it commonly referred to the post-1945 post-tonal music after the death of Anton Webern, and included serial music, electronic music, experimental music, and minimalist music. Newer forms include spectral music and post-minimalism.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Contemporary classical music.
- ↑ modern classical music
- ↓ Electroacoustic music
- ↓ Mixed music
Key artists
- John Williams
- Arvo Pärt
- Billy Joel
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Iannis Xenakis
- Valentyn Sylvestrov
- Wojciech Kilar
- Kate Miller-Heidke
- Kaija Saariaho
- Morton Feldman
Frequently asked questions
What is Contemporary classical music?
Contemporary classical music is a music genre that emerged in Europe in the 1940s. It is usually classed as a form of modern classical music.
Where and when did Contemporary classical music originate?
Contemporary classical music originated in Europe in the 1940s.
Who are famous Contemporary classical music artists?
John Williams, Arvo Pärt, Billy Joel, Jerry Goldsmith, Iannis Xenakis and Valentyn Sylvestrov.