Top 10 Contemporary Classical Music Composers
- Steve Reich. Arguably the most celebrated 'Minimalist' composer, Reich's music is instantly accessible. ...
- John Adams. ...
- James Dillon. ...
- Arvo Part.
- Thomas Ades. ...
- Mark-Anthony Turnage.
- George Crumb. ...
- György Ligeti.
- Are there any classical composers today?
- Who is the greatest composer of the 21st century?
- Who is the composer that still alive today?
- What is the name of modern day composer?
Are there any classical composers today?
That being said there very much are 'classical' style composers. Composers like Danny Elfman and John Williams really are 21st-century master composers, so it is not unlike there has not been classical-esque music being composed. The patrons who make it all possible have just changed over the years.
Who is the greatest composer of the 21st century?
The Top 12 Composers of the 21st Century, From Hans Zimmer to Nick Cave
- Hans Zimmer. WaterTower Music. ...
- Alexandre Desplat. Georgie Bradley. ...
- Marco Beltrami. Marco Beltrami - Topic. ...
- Ryuichi Sakamoto. Milan Records USA. ...
- Nick Cave and Warren Ellis. Goldark. ...
- Javier Navarrete. Zarmatura. ...
- Jonny Greenwood. Awkadan. ...
- Lesley Barber.
Who is the composer that still alive today?
Eric Whitacre. Perhaps the most popular living composer on Facebook, Eric Whitacre is one of the few artists, in any genre, who consistently sells records and CDs that top the billboard charts of his particular genre.
What is the name of modern day composer?
John Williams is another great composer from modern times. If you prefer jazzier tunes, give a listen to the composer and multi-instrumentalist Keith Jarrett. Other good musicians that are featured on this top modern composers list include Ennio Morricone, Rachel Portman and Alexandre Desplat.