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Modern Composition

Modern composition is a contemporary classical genre that blends traditional orchestration with experimental techniques, unconventional structures, and diverse influences. Often bridging classical, minimalism, and avant-garde elements, it explores intricate textures, rhythmic complexity, and tonal ambiguity. Some works emphasize cinematic atmospheres, while others incorporate electronic elements, extended instrumental techniques, or improvisation. With a strong focus on emotional depth and innovation, modern composition challenges and expands classical traditions, appealing to both classical purists and adventurous listeners.

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July 18, 2025

craeyola
Holly Jones
11 tracks
July 18

Lucy Walker: Choral Works
St Martin's Voices•
Stephen Farr•
Andrew Earis
19 tracks
July 12

"Wellenspiel" : Piano Evocations from the Golden Age
Peter Phillips•
Johann Sebastian Bach•
Johannes Brahms•
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart•
Frédéric Chopin•
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Franz Schubert•
Camille Saint-Saëns•
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
32 tracks
July 11

Sanctified
Lost Ways•
Alberto Ciccarini•
Poul
1 tracks
July 11

Reflecting Moons
Agata Kielar-Długosz•
Łukasz Długosz
18 tracks
July 11

Tom Winter, Tom Spring
C Joynes•
Mike Gangloff
8 tracks
July 4

The St Martin's Service: II. Nunc dimittis
St Martin's Voices•
Stephen Farr•
Andrew Earis
1 tracks
June 27

bittersweet
Holly Jones
1 tracks
June 27

Aiming High: A Race Against the Limits (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Diego Baldenweg•
Nora Baldenweg•
Lionel Baldenweg
17 tracks
June 27

Ichmouratov: The Ninth Wave, Viola Concerto No. 2, Cello Concerto No. 1
Elvira Misbakhova•
Stéphane Tétreault
7 tracks
June 27

Where Will You Go
Poul•
Alberto Ciccarini•
Chill Gull
1 tracks
June 27

Bird Raptures: II. Twilight
St Martin's Voices•
Andrew Earis
1 tracks
June 27

flowermuscle
Jane Sheldon•
Bob Scott
7 tracks
June 26

UV
Jan Marczewski
1 tracks
June 24

Fausto Romitelli: An Index of Metals
Fausto Romitelli•
Livia Rado•
Altrevoci Ensemble•
Marco Angius
12 tracks
June 24

Big Screen Comedy and Romance
Adam Saunders•
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra•
Mark Cousins
12 tracks
June 23

Cartoon Sun: II. Pin flare
Oliver Leith•
Hallé•
Thomas Adès
1 tracks
June 20

Better
Alberto Ciccarini•
Poul•
Robbie Hutton
1 tracks
June 20

Le rouge gorge
Coen Molenaar•
Myllèrí
1 tracks
June 20

Lawrence Mumford: Symphony No. 4 "For the Soul"
Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra•
Jan Kučera•
Jiří Petrdlík
5 tracks
June 18

The Race (from "Aiming High: A Race Against the Limits")
Diego Baldenweg•
Nora Baldenweg•
Lionel Baldenweg
1 tracks
June 18

we're only mouth
Jane Sheldon•
Bob Scott
1 tracks
June 13

YUUU
Alberto Ciccarini•
Poul
1 tracks
June 13

Ichmouratov: Concerto for Viola No. 2, Op. 41, “Rennsteig”: I. Allegro moderato
Elvira Misbakhova
1 tracks
June 13

O Sing to the Lord
St Martin's Voices•
Andrew Earis
1 tracks
June 13

El cant dels ocells
Traditional•
David Bruce•
Avi Avital•
Between Worlds
1 tracks
June 12

Positive Piano
Adam Saunders•
Mark Cousins
14 tracks
June 10

La gata bajo la lluvia
Sol Codas•
Luigi Manzoni
1 tracks
June 6

For You
Poul•
Alberto Ciccarini•
Robbie Hutton
1 tracks
June 6

Escapade
Laurent Emmmerling
1 tracks
June 6

Vignettes
Thomas Farnon
10 tracks
June 6

into the woods
Holly Jones
1 tracks
June 6

Violin Concerto #1
Hayden Wayne
3 tracks
May 30

SEE YOUR FACE
Vision of Leo•
Edgar Sandoval Jr
1 tracks
May 30

Today
Poul•
Alberto Ciccarini
1 tracks
May 30

Karen LeFrak: Romántico
Karen LeFrak•
Sharon Isbin
5 tracks
May 30

Under Stars
Matt Herskowitz
2 tracks
May 29

We Are Guardians (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jacob Yoffee•
Roahn Hylton
15 tracks
May 29

Need 2
Jan Marczewski
1 tracks
May 25

Sleep Aid: Guided Deep Relaxation to Fall Asleep (Self-Hypnosis) with Beautiful Affirmations, Sleep Music
Torsten Abrolat•
SyncSouls
10 tracks

July 18, 2025

craeyola
Holly Jones
11 tracks
July 18

Lucy Walker: Choral Works
St Martin's Voices•
Stephen Farr•
Andrew Earis
19 tracks
July 12

"Wellenspiel" : Piano Evocations from the Golden Age
Peter Phillips•
Johann Sebastian Bach•
Johannes Brahms•
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart•
Frédéric Chopin•
Ludwig van Beethoven•
Franz Schubert•
Camille Saint-Saëns•
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
32 tracks
July 11

Reflecting Moons
Agata Kielar-Długosz•
Łukasz Długosz
18 tracks
July 11

Tom Winter, Tom Spring
C Joynes•
Mike Gangloff
8 tracks
June 27

flowermuscle
Jane Sheldon•
Bob Scott
7 tracks
June 27

Aiming High: A Race Against the Limits (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Diego Baldenweg•
Nora Baldenweg•
Lionel Baldenweg
17 tracks
June 27

Ichmouratov: The Ninth Wave, Viola Concerto No. 2, Cello Concerto No. 1
Elvira Misbakhova•
Stéphane Tétreault
7 tracks
June 24

Fausto Romitelli: An Index of Metals
Fausto Romitelli•
Livia Rado•
Altrevoci Ensemble•
Marco Angius
12 tracks
June 24

Big Screen Comedy and Romance
Adam Saunders•
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra•
Mark Cousins
12 tracks
June 20

Lawrence Mumford: Symphony No. 4 "For the Soul"
Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra•
Jan Kučera•
Jiří Petrdlík
5 tracks
June 12

Positive Piano
Adam Saunders•
Mark Cousins
14 tracks
June 6

Vignettes
Thomas Farnon
10 tracks
May 30

Karen LeFrak: Romántico
Karen LeFrak•
Sharon Isbin
5 tracks
May 29

We Are Guardians (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Jacob Yoffee•
Roahn Hylton
15 tracks
May 25

Sleep Aid: Guided Deep Relaxation to Fall Asleep (Self-Hypnosis) with Beautiful Affirmations, Sleep Music
Torsten Abrolat•
SyncSouls
10 tracks
May 23

Stockhausen: Tierkreis & Schwartz: The Neon Pterodactyl
Karlheinz Stockhausen•
Sophie Dunér•
Steven Beck
13 tracks
May 23

Endless Joy
Luke Abbott•
Lotte Betts-Dean
9 tracks
May 23

Dring: Complete Works for Oboe
Nicholas Daniel•
Antonio Oyarzábal•
Adam Walker
18 tracks
May 20

The Gift of This New Day
St Martin's Voices•
Andrew Earis
31 tracks

July 11, 2025

Sanctified
Lost Ways•
Alberto Ciccarini•
Poul
1 tracks
July 4

The St Martin's Service: II. Nunc dimittis
St Martin's Voices•
Stephen Farr•
Andrew Earis
1 tracks
June 27

Bird Raptures: II. Twilight
St Martin's Voices•
Andrew Earis
1 tracks
June 27

Where Will You Go
Poul•
Alberto Ciccarini•
Chill Gull
1 tracks
June 27

bittersweet
Holly Jones
1 tracks
June 26

UV
Jan Marczewski
1 tracks
June 23

Cartoon Sun: II. Pin flare
Oliver Leith•
Hallé•
Thomas Adès
1 tracks
June 20

Better
Alberto Ciccarini•
Poul•
Robbie Hutton
1 tracks
June 20

Le rouge gorge
Coen Molenaar•
Myllèrí
1 tracks
June 18

The Race (from "Aiming High: A Race Against the Limits")
Diego Baldenweg•
Nora Baldenweg•
Lionel Baldenweg
1 tracks
June 18

we're only mouth
Jane Sheldon•
Bob Scott
1 tracks
June 13

El cant dels ocells
Traditional•
David Bruce•
Avi Avital•
Between Worlds
1 tracks
June 13

YUUU
Alberto Ciccarini•
Poul
1 tracks
June 13

O Sing to the Lord
St Martin's Voices•
Andrew Earis
1 tracks
June 13

Ichmouratov: Concerto for Viola No. 2, Op. 41, “Rennsteig”: I. Allegro moderato
Elvira Misbakhova
1 tracks
June 10

La gata bajo la lluvia
Sol Codas•
Luigi Manzoni
1 tracks
June 6

For You
Poul•
Alberto Ciccarini•
Robbie Hutton
1 tracks
June 6

into the woods
Holly Jones
1 tracks
June 6

Violin Concerto #1
Hayden Wayne
3 tracks
June 6

Escapade
Laurent Emmmerling
1 tracks