Spectral Music

Spectral music is a contemporary classical genre that focuses on the acoustic properties of sound itself, using the analysis of timbre and the harmonic spectrum as compositional tools. Emerging in the late 20th century, it often employs advanced instrumental techniques, microtonality, and electronic manipulation to explore the inner complexities of tones and their transformations over time. Ensembles and performers working in this style engage with extended techniques and unconventional textures, creating music that unfolds as an evolving soundscape rather than following traditional harmonic progressions. Rooted in scientific analysis yet deeply expressive, spectral music redefines the relationship between sound and structure in contemporary composition.

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David Alberman
Christian Karlsen
Roland Peelman
Andreas Lindenbaum
Neue Vocalsolisten
Richard Rijnvos
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  1. March 4, 2025
  2. July 5, 2024
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  7. November 27, 2023
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  13. December 4, 2020
  14. December 6, 2019
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  18. December 1, 2018
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  20. May 13, 2016
  21. March 1
  22. September 5, 2014
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  25. January 1
  26. April 30, 2013
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  28. April 1
  29. June 1, 2012
  30. May 25
  31. July 5, 2011
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  36. February 20, 2007
  37. July 1, 2006
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  40. January 1, 2001
  1. July 5, 2024
  2. February 23
  3. November 27, 2023
  4. May 5
  5. December 15, 2022
  6. December 15
  7. July 1
  8. December 4, 2020
  9. March 16, 2019
  10. December 1, 2018
  11. September 21
  12. May 13, 2016
  13. March 1
  14. September 5, 2014
  15. April 29
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  17. January 1
  18. April 30, 2013
  19. April 30
  20. April 1