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| "Contemporary classical" seems to be establishing itself as a term to describe many diverse styles of music that are being written and played today. Is this a good name for all of the music it is supposed to be talking about? What could be a better term to apply to such a broad category of music? Is a good name necessary to attract new listeners to explore new music? I've been fascinated by this issue for a long time and would love to know what other readers think about it. | ||||||||
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| Hi Nigel and welcome here.
Well, you are absolutely right, actually I have never been convinced about that way of name it neither! It sounds quite contradictory - "contemporary-classical" - don't you think? Have you any idea how it should be called? Should be considered as a "new genre"? Thanks. Fabrizio | |||||||||
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Hi Nigel,
Could you give some discography examples for this genre? I'd like to explore your question more fully.
Thanks ----
Best regards, Suzann | ||||||||
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| Hi Suzann, "contemporary classical" is an umbrella term that covers many different strands of non-pop or Western art music that has been composed in recent times, since the mid-seventies according to one definition. I've just discovered that there's a Wikipedia article on "contemporary classical music http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contemporary_classical_music which gives a good summary of all the movements covered under the term and mentions many composers. The discussion page on the article is interesting to read too. I'm particularly interested in this subject because, as a composer, I'm asked often enough what style of music I write, and I find that there's no quick and easy term to use in reply, at least that I feel totally comfortable with. I agree with Fabrizio that the term contemporary classical is contradictory. Sometimes I just use the term "orchestral music" to cover what I do; if it's something for a small group, then the instruments are to be found in an orchestra anyway! Nigel | ||||||||
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| Well, I'm not so sure about the term but I am looking for people wanting to participate in a new music ensemble. A group of composers and performers and anyone interested in supporting new music. I am looking for really ANYONE INTERESTED IN MUSIC in the
Houston area, and who is wondering or already knows some of what has
happened to classical/composed music since Wagner (the end of
romanticism) or Debussy. I am looking for musicians who also just want
to perform music in an ensemble, or at times even a solo, setting. I am
hoping to form an ensemble of performers and composers who will bring
music to a variety of venues through performance of old and new works.
I am currently majoring in piano performance and have done composing
myself on the side. I am hoping to get a group of performers and
composers together to perform and compose classical and jazz improv
pieces. One of the main goals of this ensemble would be to allow people
to hear new music and music that is not currently as well recognized by
history books but is still great in its own right. I am hoping to form
a group of open-mindedperformers and composers who always seek to learn
more about music and discuss its nature. If you do not read music, that
is OK, I will make it a personal point to help you with that, and you
still could participate in improvisation sessions and discussions about
music. I am trying to generate as much interest in this idea as
possible. I also already have some connections with venues in Houston
through the solo piano concerts I have given, and they would likely be
willing to have concerts by the ensemble or subgroups of the ensemble
that can form. I will make it my job as a composer to compose new works
for the ensemble that we have, and I am hoping that the members who
compose also will be willing to do so, to get there pieces out there.
So if you are interested in music/composition/performance in any way,
please email me or respond to this post. My email:
bullitosaladino@gmail.com. Hope to hear from any of you (especially
those in the Houston area) soon.
Sincerely, Adam | ||||||||
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Thanks, Nigel. The Wikipedia article is quite good. It looks like contemporary classical is, as you said, a huge category. I'm going to study it from a vocal viewpoint and see what I can come up with.
With warmest regards, Suzann | ||||||||
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On May 31, 2008 Nigel Keay wrote:
Hi Nigel,
Contemporary music, or classical-contemporary music encompasses all music written since the 1920s-30s. You could look at composers like Olivier Messiean (Quatuor pour la fin du temps, 1942) and his pupils Boulez and Stockhausen (Helicopter Quartet). Also, Philip Glass (4'33”) and Stravinsky.
Contemporary music includes many “genres”. From atonal to serial to neo-classical to dodecaphonism (12 tones series).
Some people call it New Music.
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My interpretation of the term Nigel is, a Classical Foundation of Technique & Theory training, & application & demonstration of this technique & foundation through ones own compositions. Thus our compositions are reflective of our Contemporary Classical development & Individual Musical Projections. Zeno Alma, Harpist & Composer | ||||||||
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May I suggest that you listen to any of the works on www.musicvenue21.com
This is contemporary classical and is the 'now' generation of music. | ||||||||
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| I don't know about the name.
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...so, what do you think of '21st century music', then? KPL | ||||||||
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