21st Century Classical

21st-century classical music is an expansive genre that integrates a diverse array of contemporary styles, techniques, and cultural influences while maintaining ties to the traditional forms and harmonic language of classical music. This genre is characterized by its adventurous spirit, often marrying the acoustic richness of orchestral and chamber music with electronic elements, minimalism, and non-Western music influences. It challenges and expands the boundaries of classical composition, with artists like Roomful of Teeth and the Kronos Quartet exploring innovative vocal and string arrangements, and composers such as John Adams and Caroline Shaw forging new sonic landscapes that are both accessible and avant-garde. Arvo Pärt's sacred minimalism and Terry Riley's pioneering tape loops reflect the genre's vast spectrum, where reverence for the past meets the ceaseless exploration of the future.

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Album - 73 Tracks - Released December 7, 2025