Postmodern Classical

Postmodern classical music is a diverse and eclectic genre that challenges traditional classical conventions by blending styles, eras, and influences. It often incorporates minimalism, avant-garde techniques, improvisation, and reinterpretations of historical forms, creating a fusion of the old and new. Rejecting strict formalism, it embraces paradox, playfulness, and unexpected juxtapositions, sometimes incorporating electronic elements or unconventional instrumentation. This genre values individual expression over rigid structure, resulting in works that are innovative, atmospheric, and sometimes subtly subversive, reflecting the fluid artistic ethos of postmodernism.

BARTÓK: III. Allegretto – Allegro molto from Viola Concerto

Béla Bartók•

Paul Neubauer•

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra•

David Atherton

Single - Released March 7, 2025