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Per Norgard. His seventh symphony premiered in 2006.
Elliott Carter: Piano Concerto; Concerto for Orchestra; Concerto for Orchestra; Three OccasionsElliott Carter: Piano Concerto; Concerto for Orchestra; Concerto for Orchestra; Three Occasions
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Elliott Carter. Over 100 years old, and still going strong. His recent works have a delightful lucidity.
Gubaidulina - The Canticle of the Sun · Music for Flute Strings and Percussion / Pahud · LSO · London Voices · RostropovichGubaidulina - The Canticle of the Sun · Music for Flute Strings and Percussion / Pahud · LSO · London Voices · Rostropovich by Sofia Gubaidulina
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Sofia Gubaidulina. Her 2007 violin concerto, In tempus Praesens, is a masterpiece.
Rihm: TutuguriRihm: Tutuguri
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Wolfgang Rihm. Very prolific, his recent works include a group of fine concertos, and new additions to his ongoing series of quartets.
Magnus Lindberg: Clarinet Concerto; Gran Duo; ChoraleMagnus Lindberg: Clarinet Concerto; Gran Duo; Chorale by Composer: Magnus Lindberg
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Magnus Lindberg. Energetic, incredible music.
Kaija Saariaho: Château de l'âme / Graal Théâtre / AmersKaija Saariaho: Château de l'âme / Graal Théâtre / Amers by Esa-Pekka Salonen
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Kaija Saariaho. Beautiful and eerie, she has also composed two fantastic operas.
Penderecki - Symphony No. 7 'Seven Gates of Jerusalem'Penderecki - Symphony No. 7 'Seven Gates of Jerusalem'
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Krszytov Penderecki. Penderecki's recent works have been tonal and sublime.
Arvo Pärt: PassioArvo Pärt: Passio by Arvo Part
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Arvo Part. Deeply spiritual music.
Hans Werner Henze: Symphony No. 7Hans Werner Henze: Symphony No. 7
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Hans Werner Henze. This is an incredible symphony inspired partly by the life of the German Romantic poet, Friedrich Holderlin. His most recent symphony, the 10th from 2002, is powerful.
Tüür: MagmaTüür: Magma
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Erkki-Sven Tuur. His 5th symphony, which includes an electric guitar in it's orchestra, premiered in 2004.
Dutilleux: Orchestral Works IDutilleux: Orchestral Works I by Graf
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Henri Dutilleux. "Le Temps L'Horloge" for soprano and orchestra, premiered in 2007.
Rautavaara: Symphony No. 7 "Angel of Light"Rautavaara: Symphony No. 7 "Angel of Light" by Einojuhani Rautavaara
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Einojuhani Rautavaara. His percussion concerto, "Incantations," premiered in 2008.
Peteris Vasks: Symphony No. 2; Violin Concerto "Distant Light"Peteris Vasks: Symphony No. 2; Violin Concerto "Distant Light"
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Peteris Vasks
Poul Ruders: Gong / Tundra / Saledes Saae Johannes (Thus Saw Saint John) / Symphony "Himmelhoch Jauchzend - zum Tode Betrübt" - The Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra / Leif SegerstamPoul Ruders: Gong / Tundra / Saledes Saae Johannes (Thus Saw Saint John) / Symphony "Himmelhoch Jauchzend - zum Tode Betrübt" - The Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra / Leif Segerstam by Poul Ruders (Composer)
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Poul Ruders. His opera, "Dancer in the Dark," premiered in 2007.
Kafka-Fragmente Op. 24Kafka-Fragmente Op. 24
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Gyorgy Kurtag. His recent works include a 2005 string quartet.
Whispers Out of Time: Works for Orchestra by Roger ReynoldsWhispers Out of Time: Works for Orchestra by Roger Reynolds
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Roger Reynolds. In 2008, Reynolds composed a quartet tribute to Elliott Carter.
Knussen - Higglety Pigglety Pop! · Where the Wild Things Are / Buchan · Saffer · Hardy · Wilson-Johnson · London Sinfonietta · KnussenKnussen - Higglety Pigglety Pop! · Where the Wild Things Are / Buchan · Saffer · Hardy · Wilson-Johnson · London Sinfonietta · Knussen by Oliver Knussen
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Oliver Knussen. His "Requiem for Sue" appeared in 2006.
Pascal Dusapin: MedeamaterialPascal Dusapin: Medeamaterial
Pascal Dusapin. His incredible opera, "Faustus, the Last Night," premiered in 2004.
Harrison Birtwistle: Punch and JudyHarrison Birtwistle: Punch and Judy
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Harrison Birtwistle. A recent opera, "The Minotaur," premiered in 2008.
Brian Ferneyhough: Choral WorksBrian Ferneyhough: Choral Works by BBC Singers
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Brian Ferneyhough. A new quartet was written in 2008.
Water Passion After St MatthewWater Passion After St Matthew by Tan Dun
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Tan Dun. This Passion was written for the year 2000.
William Bolcom - Songs of Innocence and of Experience (William Blake) / Slatkin, University of Michigan School of MusicWilliam Bolcom - Songs of Innocence and of Experience (William Blake) / Slatkin, University of Michigan School of Music by Ilana Davidson
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William Bolcom. His opera, "Lucrezia," appeared in 2008.
Boulez: Pli selon Pli / Le Visage Nuptial / Notations / Sonatine / Sonate / Boulez / BarenboimBoulez: Pli selon Pli / Le Visage Nuptial / Notations / Sonatine / Sonate / Boulez / Barenboim by Pierre Boulez
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Pierre Boulez.
Terry Riley: In CTerry Riley: In C
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Terry Riley.His quartet, The Cusp of Magic, premiered in 2004.
John Adams - El Nino / Hunt-Lieberson, Upshaw, W. White, NaganoJohn Adams - El Nino / Hunt-Lieberson, Upshaw, W. White, Nagano
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John Adams. His opera, "The Flowering Tree," premiered in 2006.
Kronos Quartet Performs Philip GlassKronos Quartet Performs Philip Glass
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Philip Glass. His German opera, "Kepler," is set to premiere in September 2009, and he is at work on his second violin concerto.
DrummingDrumming
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Steve Reich. Reich's 2007 "Double Sextet" was just awarded the Pulitzer Prize for music.
The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the BlindThe Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind by Osvaldo Golijov
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Osvaldo Golijov. Golijov's cello concerto, "Azul," premiered in 2007.
Nielsen, Aho: Clarinet Concertos [Hybrid SACD]Nielsen, Aho: Clarinet Concertos [Hybrid SACD]
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Kalevi Aho. A new string quartet premiered in 2009.
Wojciech Kilar: Angelus; Exodus; KrzesanyWojciech Kilar: Angelus; Exodus; Krzesany
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Wojciech Kilar. His "Te Deum" appeared in 2008.
Unsuk Chin: Akrostichon-WortspielUnsuk Chin: Akrostichon-Wortspiel
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Unsuk Chin. Her opera, "Alice in Wonderland," premiered in 2007.
Gloria Coates: Symphonies Nos. 1, 7 & 14Gloria Coates: Symphonies Nos. 1, 7 & 14 by Gloria Coates
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Gloria Coates. Her 15th symphony premiered in 2005, making her the most prolific female symphonist of all time.
Joan Tower: Made in AmericaJoan Tower: Made in America
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Joan Tower. Her quartet, "Angels," was written in 2008.
Henryk Gorecki: Symphony 3 "Sorrowful Songs"Henryk Gorecki: Symphony 3 "Sorrowful Songs"
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Henryk Gorecki.
MacMillan: Triduum Parts 1 and 2 - The World's Ransoming, Concerto For Cello / Vanska, Wallfisch, Pendrill, et alMacMillan: Triduum Parts 1 and 2 - The World's Ransoming, Concerto For Cello / Vanska, Wallfisch, Pendrill, et al by Raphael Wallfisch
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James MacMillan. His St. John Passion appeared in 2008.
George Crumb: Vox Balaenae (Voice of the Whale)George Crumb: Vox Balaenae (Voice of the Whale)
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George Crumb. For the last decade or so, Crumb has been at work on his 6-volume "American Songbook."
Wuorinen: Dante Trilogy - The Mission of Virgil / The Great Procession / The River of LightWuorinen: Dante Trilogy - The Mission of Virgil / The Great Procession / The River of Light
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Charles Wuorinen. Wuorinen is at work on an opera, "Brokeback Mountain," set to premiere in 2013.
Segerstam: Symphony No. 17/Streamings in the SoulSegerstam: Symphony No. 17/Streamings in the Soul
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Leif Segerstam. Segerstam is the most prolific symphonist of all time, with over 215 (!) under his belt, and new works appearing seemingly every moment.