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[Classic] Masterpieces of Contemporary Music

When you hear the term “contemporary music,” what kind of pieces come to mind?

Chances are, many people don’t have a clear image.

To put it simply, contemporary music is the modern version of classical music, with a broader musical range than traditional classical.

Since it’s an abstract category, thinking of it as modern classical is perfectly fine.

This time, I’ve picked out some masterpieces of contemporary music.

If you like classical music, be sure to check them out!

Playlist

[Classic] Masterpieces of Contemporary Music
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1La CommediaLouis Andriessen
La CommediaLouis Andriessenplay_arrow
The composer representing Amsterdam, Louis A...
2The TempestThomas Adès
The TempestThomas Adèsplay_arrow
The London-born artist, who is also active as a conductor, …
3String Quartet No 4Jonathan Harvey
String Quartet No 4Jonathan Harveyplay_arrow
With a musicality that actively incorporates electroacoustic techniques...
4Written on SkinGeorge Benjamin
Written on SkinGeorge Benjaminplay_arrow
George Benjamin, a composer from London...
5The MinotaurHarrison Birtwistle
The MinotaurHarrison Birtwistleplay_arrow
A British artist known for their unique musical style...
6Become OceanJohn Luther Adams
Become OceanJohn Luther Adamsplay_arrow
A Pulitzer Prize–winning…
7Let Me Tell YouHans Abrahamsen
Let Me Tell YouHans Abrahamsenplay_arrow
A leading contemporary m… from Denmark
8The Importance of Being EarnestGerald Barry
The Importance of Being EarnestGerald Barryplay_arrow
Peter Schatt, Karlheinz …
9HashirigakiHeiner Goebbels
HashirigakiHeiner Goebbelsplay_arrow
Heiner Goebbels, a composer who represents Germany...
10Cello ConcertoUnsuk Chin
Cello ConcertoUnsuk Chinplay_arrow
A leading figure in South Korea’s contemporary music...
11PartitaCaroline Shaw
PartitaCaroline Shawplay_arrow
In 2013, he won the Pulitzer Prize for Music 20...
12Duet for cello and orchestraCassandra Miller
Duet for cello and orchestraCassandra Millerplay_arrow
A Canada-born [person/artist/company], based in London, who is active...
13Little Match Girl PassionDavid Lang
Little Match Girl PassionDavid Langplay_arrow
A New York–born artist with worldwide recognition...
14Stabat MaterJames MacMillan
Stabat MaterJames MacMillanplay_arrow
The composer from Scotland, James...
15The Blue NotebooksMax Richter
The Blue NotebooksMax Richterplay_arrow
Gaining popularity with avant-garde performances...
16PassionPascal Dusapin
PassionPascal Dusapinplay_arrow
International Rostrum of Composers
17SkinRebecca Saunders
SkinRebecca Saundersplay_arrow
Gaining popularity through advanced compositions that use electronic instruments...
18WTC 9/11Steve Reich
WTC 9/11Steve Reichplay_arrow
In contemporary music, minimal...
19Lost HighwayOlga Neuwirth
Lost HighwayOlga Neuwirthplay_arrow
Austrian-born composer Olga Neuw...
20HamletBrett Dean
HamletBrett Deanplay_arrow
He has also received high acclaim as a violinist...